YEARLY HIGH
63.2412 BIF
YEARLY LOW
53.4918 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.1093 BIF

2018 UYU to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 63.2412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 53.4918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7494 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.7188 to the December average rate of 56.0941, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 63.2412 was up 2.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 61.7561, 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 316,206 BIF
2017 Average 300,673 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 267,459 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,746.99 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

63.4525
53.3013
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to BIF 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 60.6171, compared to 55.6015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.0155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.6171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.6015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 6.0988 BIF (High: 62.2586 / Low: 56.1598). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1281 BIF (High: 62.8321 / Low: 61.7040).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.0988
March Spread (Stable) ±1.1281

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 3.8405 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 62.6066) against the same month in 2017 (average: 59.6445), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9621 (+4.97%).

2018 Avg (April) 62.6066
2017 Avg (April) 59.6445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 62.5679 60.8547 61.7188
February 62.6027 60.9053 61.8541
March 62.8321 61.7040 62.2265
April 63.2412 62.1113 62.6066
May 62.2586 56.1598 58.7660
June 57.1958 55.7427 56.5305
July 57.8344 55.8828 56.7864
August 59.1896 54.9793 56.9241
September 55.1686 53.4918 54.1472
October 55.2418 53.5362 54.4562
November 56.6001 54.4461 55.2012
December 56.7204 55.4412 56.0941