YEARLY HIGH
2.3629 BTN
YEARLY LOW
2.1375 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2295 BTN

2018 UYU to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 2.3629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 2.1375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2254 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2273 to the December average rate of 2.1924, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3629 was down 2.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4174, 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 11,815 BTN
2017 Average 11,359 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 10,687 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,127.24 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3363
2.1442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to BTN 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 2.2488, compared to 2.2102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1769 BTN (High: 2.3358 / Low: 2.1588). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0169 BTN (High: 2.2988 / Low: 2.2819).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1769
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0169

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 0.0822 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0822

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 2.3203) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2684), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0519 (+2.29%).

2018 Avg (April) 2.3203
2017 Avg (April) 2.2684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2452 2.2052 2.2273
February 2.2988 2.2111 2.2561
March 2.2988 2.2819 2.2908
April 2.3629 2.2861 2.3203
May 2.3358 2.1588 2.2381
June 2.1957 2.1375 2.1602
July 2.2443 2.1699 2.2016
August 2.2847 2.1833 2.2293
September 2.2356 2.1754 2.1972
October 2.2635 2.2049 2.2372
November 2.2375 2.1631 2.2035
December 2.2342 2.1539 2.1924