YEARLY HIGH
1.2477 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.6385 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9040 ARS

2018 UYU to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 1.2477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.6385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6092 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6653 to the December average rate of 1.1731, the exchange rate registered a net change of 76.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2477 was up 87.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6657, 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 6,239 ARS
2017 Average 2,889 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 3,193 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,046.05 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2270
0.6143
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to ARS 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 0.7361, compared to 1.0718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3381 ARS (High: 1.2100 / Low: 0.8719). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 ARS (High: 0.7193 / Low: 0.7091).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3381
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0507 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0507

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.1759) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5956), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5803 (+97.44%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.1759
2017 Avg (September) 0.5956

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6908 0.6385 0.6653
February 0.7123 0.6802 0.6949
March 0.7193 0.7091 0.7122
April 0.7240 0.7105 0.7153
May 0.8269 0.7270 0.7798
June 0.9224 0.7986 0.8493
July 0.9234 0.8666 0.8853
August 1.2100 0.8719 0.9561
September 1.2477 1.1299 1.1759
October 1.1946 1.0887 1.1253
November 1.2060 1.0810 1.1151
December 1.1896 1.1362 1.1731