YEARLY HIGH
0.0355 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0301 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0327 BMD

2018 UYU to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.0355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.0301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0350 to the December average rate of 0.0310, 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 0.0355 was down 1.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0359, 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 178 BMD
2017 Average 175 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 151 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.83 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0358
0.0299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to BMD 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 0.0343, compared to 0.0311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0343
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0033 BMD (High: 0.0351 / Low: 0.0318). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BMD (High: 0.0353 / Low: 0.0351).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0353) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0351), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.55%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0353
2017 Avg (April) 0.0351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0353 0.0347 0.0350
February 0.0353 0.0346 0.0350
March 0.0353 0.0351 0.0352
April 0.0355 0.0351 0.0353
May 0.0351 0.0318 0.0332
June 0.0323 0.0315 0.0319
July 0.0327 0.0316 0.0321
August 0.0333 0.0310 0.0321
September 0.0311 0.0301 0.0305
October 0.0305 0.0302 0.0304
November 0.0312 0.0304 0.0307
December 0.0312 0.0309 0.0310