YEARLY HIGH
0.3506 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.3166 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3325 BWP

2018 UYU to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 0.3506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.3166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0340 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3411 to the December average rate of 0.3319, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3506 was down 7.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3771, 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 1,753 BWP
2017 Average 1,806 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 1,583 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170.19 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3431
0.3227
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to BWP 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 0.3349, compared to 0.3301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0298 BWP (High: 0.3464 / Low: 0.3166). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 BWP (High: 0.3391 / Low: 0.3339).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0298
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.3389) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3569), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0180 (-5.04%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.3389
2017 Avg (August) 0.3569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3453 0.3351 0.3411
February 0.3394 0.3292 0.3349
March 0.3391 0.3339 0.3370
April 0.3467 0.3368 0.3414
May 0.3464 0.3166 0.3291
June 0.3331 0.3191 0.3259
July 0.3343 0.3254 0.3304
August 0.3506 0.3319 0.3389
September 0.3400 0.3207 0.3290
October 0.3315 0.3218 0.3244
November 0.3305 0.3220 0.3262
December 0.3345 0.3268 0.3319