YEARLY HIGH
4.1195 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.6707 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6899 UYU

2018 SDG to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.1195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.6707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4488 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0739 to the December average rate of 0.6770, the exchange rate registered a net change of -83.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.1195 was down 8.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.5109, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,597 UYU
2017 Average 21,596 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 3,353 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,243.99 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.4136
0.3373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 2.0741, compared to 1.3057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7683 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0741
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 2.4797 UYU (High: 4.0434 / Low: 1.5637). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 UYU (High: 0.6816 / Low: 0.6707).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.4797
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.2477 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 4.0739) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.4434), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3694 (-8.31%).

2018 Avg (January) 4.0739
2017 Avg (January) 4.4434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1195 4.0336 4.0739
February 4.0434 1.5637 1.8263
March 1.5808 1.5564 1.5697
April 1.5797 1.5516 1.5634
May 1.7421 1.5681 1.6712
June 1.7635 1.7202 1.7400
July 1.7565 1.6984 1.7323
August 1.7823 1.6697 1.7317
September 1.8437 1.7762 1.8196
October 1.8359 0.6876 1.1896
November 0.6894 0.6737 0.6843
December 0.6816 0.6707 0.6770