YEARLY HIGH
1.0862 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.9510 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0179 UYU

2018 TWD to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 1.0862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.9510.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1352 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9709 to the December average rate of 1.0472, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0862 was up 10.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,431 UYU
2017 Average 4,709 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 4,755 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 675.91 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0790
0.9528
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 0.9894, compared to 1.0464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0570 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9894
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0912 UYU (High: 1.0505 / Low: 0.9593). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 UYU (High: 0.9790 / Low: 0.9653).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0912
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0213 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.0685) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9603), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1082 (+11.26%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.0685
2017 Avg (September) 0.9603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9791 0.9620 0.9709
February 0.9978 0.9661 0.9756
March 0.9790 0.9653 0.9724
April 0.9789 0.9510 0.9633
May 1.0505 0.9593 1.0111
June 1.0537 1.0244 1.0429
July 1.0392 0.9990 1.0216
August 1.0498 0.9814 1.0170
September 1.0862 1.0463 1.0685
October 1.0816 1.0551 1.0649
November 1.0725 1.0402 1.0593
December 1.0598 1.0367 1.0472