YEARLY HIGH
105.2324 COP
YEARLY LOW
89.9069 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
96.4675 COP

2018 UYU to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 105.2324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 89.9069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.3254 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 100.4159 to the December average rate of 100.0209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 105.2324 was down 3.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 108.8483, 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 526,162 COP
2017 Average 515,030 COP
Yearly Trough Low 449,535 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76,627.25 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

101.2518
91.2518
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to COP 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 97.6996, compared to 95.2355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4640 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 97.6996
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 95.2355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 9.7233 COP (High: 99.8028 / Low: 90.0795). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3742 COP (High: 102.2508 / Low: 98.8766).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.7233
February Spread (Stable) ±3.3742

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.0960 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 100.4159) against the same month in 2017 (average: 102.7730), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3572 (-2.29%).

2018 Avg (January) 100.4159
2017 Avg (January) 102.7730

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 105.2324 98.4684 100.4159
February 102.2508 98.8766 100.4185
March 102.3163 98.3739 100.1606
April 99.7629 95.5539 98.1066
May 99.8028 90.0795 95.0107
June 94.1045 89.9386 92.0851
July 94.4280 91.0477 92.3110
August 97.1037 92.0479 94.8640
September 95.2700 90.0174 92.5684
October 97.9624 89.9069 93.7962
November 101.4241 95.9802 97.8526
December 102.4366 98.2282 100.0209