YEARLY HIGH
0.0350 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0290 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0320 CHF

2018 UYU to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.0350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.0290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0336 to the December average rate of 0.0308, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0350 was down 2.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0360, 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 175 CHF
2017 Average 172 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 145 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.14 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0347
0.0291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to CHF 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 0.0331, compared to 0.0308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0033 CHF (High: 0.0350 / Low: 0.0317). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 CHF (High: 0.0311 / Low: 0.0305).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0331) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0351), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-5.72%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0331
2017 Avg (May) 0.0351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0343 0.0327 0.0336
February 0.0333 0.0319 0.0327
March 0.0337 0.0330 0.0334
April 0.0348 0.0336 0.0342
May 0.0350 0.0317 0.0331
June 0.0319 0.0312 0.0316
July 0.0324 0.0314 0.0319
August 0.0331 0.0301 0.0317
September 0.0302 0.0290 0.0295
October 0.0307 0.0298 0.0302
November 0.0311 0.0305 0.0307
December 0.0312 0.0304 0.0308