YEARLY HIGH
21.8429 CLP
YEARLY LOW
19.8844 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.9267 CLP

2018 UYU to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 21.8429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 19.8844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9585 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.1938 to the December average rate of 21.2449, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.8429 was down 9.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 24.2539, 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 109,214 CLP
2017 Average 113,276 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 99,422 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,792.29 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.3831
20.1984
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to CLP 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 20.9521, compared to 20.9012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0510 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.9521
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.9012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.9225 CLP (High: 21.8429 / Low: 19.9204). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4175 CLP (High: 21.4356 / Low: 21.0181).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.9225
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4846 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4846

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 20.7818) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23.9100), the exchange rate shifted by -3.1282 (-13.08%).

2018 Avg (May) 20.7818
2017 Avg (May) 23.9100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.4356 21.0181 21.1938
February 21.2407 20.5400 20.9157
March 21.4762 21.0357 21.2843
April 21.5217 21.0008 21.2401
May 21.8429 19.9204 20.7818
June 20.8802 20.0579 20.2971
July 21.3391 20.5817 20.9100
August 21.6957 20.6477 21.1124
September 21.4911 19.9004 20.7013
October 21.2061 19.8844 20.6563
November 21.2100 20.4996 20.7822
December 21.5733 20.8123 21.2449