YEARLY HIGH
0.1300 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.1104 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1189 BRL

2018 UYU to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.1300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.1104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0196 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1123 to the December average rate of 0.1207, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1300 was up 8.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1199, 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 650 BRL
2017 Average 557 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 552 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98.11 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1270
0.1110
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to BRL 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 0.1171, compared to 0.1207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0108 BRL (High: 0.1216 / Low: 0.1108). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 BRL (High: 0.1218 / Low: 0.1191).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1256) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1102), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0154 (+14.01%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1256
2017 Avg (August) 0.1102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1149 0.1104 0.1123
February 0.1152 0.1115 0.1138
March 0.1175 0.1130 0.1155
April 0.1233 0.1164 0.1204
May 0.1242 0.1160 0.1204
June 0.1256 0.1182 0.1204
July 0.1249 0.1193 0.1224
August 0.1300 0.1206 0.1256
September 0.1290 0.1218 0.1250
October 0.1216 0.1108 0.1143
November 0.1216 0.1126 0.1159
December 0.1218 0.1191 0.1207