YEARLY HIGH
2.4964 AFN
YEARLY LOW
1.9637 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3626 AFN

2018 UYU to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 2.4964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 1.9637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5328 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4430 to the December average rate of 2.3459, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4964 was up 2.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4354, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,482 AFN
2017 Average 11,858 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 9,818 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,663.86 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4914
2.2680
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to AFN 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 2.4064, compared to 2.3189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.3972 AFN (High: 2.3609 / Low: 1.9637). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0218 AFN (High: 2.4599 / Low: 2.4381).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3972
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0218

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1156 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 2.4728) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3698), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1031 (+4.35%).

2018 Avg (April) 2.4728
2017 Avg (April) 2.3698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4691 2.4123 2.4430
February 2.4529 2.3953 2.4306
March 2.4599 2.4381 2.4469
April 2.4964 2.4421 2.4728
May 2.4693 2.2615 2.3572
June 2.3408 2.2560 2.2879
July 2.3799 2.2935 2.3362
August 2.4209 2.2763 2.3316
September 2.3151 2.2521 2.2867
October 2.3185 2.2868 2.3024
November 2.3609 1.9637 2.3106
December 2.3704 2.3153 2.3459