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