YEARLY HIGH
0.0710 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0603 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0654 BBD

2018 UYU to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.0710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.0603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0700 to the December average rate of 0.0621, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0710 was down 1.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0718, 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 355 BBD
2017 Average 349 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 301 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.66 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0717
0.0598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to BBD 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 0.0686, compared to 0.0622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0686
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0622

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0065 BBD (High: 0.0702 / Low: 0.0637). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BBD (High: 0.0707 / Low: 0.0702).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0707) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0703), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.55%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0707
2017 Avg (April) 0.0703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0707 0.0694 0.0700
February 0.0705 0.0692 0.0701
March 0.0707 0.0702 0.0705
April 0.0710 0.0703 0.0707
May 0.0702 0.0637 0.0663
June 0.0646 0.0630 0.0638
July 0.0655 0.0633 0.0641
August 0.0666 0.0621 0.0641
September 0.0623 0.0603 0.0610
October 0.0610 0.0605 0.0608
November 0.0623 0.0609 0.0613
December 0.0625 0.0617 0.0621