YEARLY HIGH
57.3823 CDF
YEARLY LOW
48.9871 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.9378 CDF

2018 UYU to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 57.3823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 48.9871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3952 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.0526 to the December average rate of 50.4489, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 57.3823 was down 1.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 58.2504, 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 286,911 CDF
2017 Average 254,377 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 244,936 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,975.76 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

57.8167
48.7333
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to CDF 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 55.2608, compared to 50.6147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.6461 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.2608
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.6147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 5.2788 CDF (High: 56.6765 / Low: 51.3976). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6660 CDF (High: 57.3823 / Low: 56.7163).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.2788
April Spread (Stable) ±0.6660

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 3.4982 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4982

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 57.0597) against the same month in 2017 (average: 48.3933), the exchange rate shifted by +8.6664 (+17.91%).

2018 Avg (April) 57.0597
2017 Avg (April) 48.3933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.7391 54.2158 56.0526
February 57.1085 55.7411 56.4473
March 57.2814 56.4825 56.9687
April 57.3823 56.7163 57.0597
May 56.6765 51.3976 53.5615
June 52.1666 50.8656 51.4751
July 53.9770 50.9296 51.9500
August 54.2200 50.6331 52.1466
September 51.1531 49.1914 49.8708
October 49.8780 48.9871 49.4902
November 50.5644 49.0838 49.7817
December 50.9092 50.0819 50.4489