YEARLY HIGH
2.4385 UYU
YEARLY LOW
2.0085 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2539 UYU

2018 SCR to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 2.4385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 2.0085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4300 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0535 to the December average rate of 2.3565, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4385 was up 9.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2222, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,193 UYU
2017 Average 10,548 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 10,043 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,149.84 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4461
2.0178
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to UYU Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.1484, compared to 2.3595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1484
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.2173 UYU (High: 2.3351 / Low: 2.1177). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0453 UYU (High: 2.3436 / Low: 2.2983).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2173
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0453

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0318 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.4026) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1232), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2794 (+13.16%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.4026
2017 Avg (September) 2.1232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0923 2.0112 2.0535
February 2.1393 2.0279 2.0962
March 2.1123 2.0085 2.0808
April 2.1156 2.0549 2.1004
May 2.3351 2.1177 2.2374
June 2.3436 2.2983 2.3220
July 2.3349 2.2498 2.3028
August 2.3670 2.2114 2.2962
September 2.4385 2.2962 2.4026
October 2.4287 2.3613 2.4104
November 2.4082 2.3522 2.3884
December 2.3749 2.3146 2.3565