YEARLY HIGH
0.0462 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0388 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0423 CAD

2018 UYU to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.0462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.0388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0435 to the December average rate of 0.0417, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0462 was down 5.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0491, 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 231 CAD
2017 Average 227 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 194 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.95 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0461
0.0390
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to CAD 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 0.0438, compared to 0.0409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0438
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0044 CAD (High: 0.0451 / Low: 0.0407). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 CAD (High: 0.0438 / Low: 0.0432).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0455) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0473), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-3.79%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0455
2017 Avg (March) 0.0473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0438 0.0432 0.0435
February 0.0453 0.0432 0.0441
March 0.0462 0.0452 0.0455
April 0.0456 0.0444 0.0450
May 0.0451 0.0407 0.0427
June 0.0427 0.0412 0.0418
July 0.0426 0.0416 0.0421
August 0.0436 0.0404 0.0418
September 0.0407 0.0388 0.0397
October 0.0401 0.0388 0.0396
November 0.0414 0.0399 0.0405
December 0.0422 0.0411 0.0417