2018 UYU to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UYU based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |