YEARLY HIGH
20.1332 CRC
YEARLY LOW
17.4154 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.8389 CRC

2018 UYU to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 20.1332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 17.4154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7178 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.8550 to the December average rate of 18.5749, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.1332 was down 4.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.9958, 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 100,666 CRC
2017 Average 98,774 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 87,077 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,588.90 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.2655
17.4238
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to CRC 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 19.4591, compared to 18.2186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.4591
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.2186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.9033 CRC (High: 19.8992 / Low: 17.9959). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2077 CRC (High: 20.0922 / Low: 19.8844).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.9033
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2323 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 20.0177) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.6473), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3705 (+1.89%).

2018 Avg (February) 20.0177
2017 Avg (February) 19.6473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.0945 19.6044 19.8550
February 20.1332 19.7334 20.0177
March 20.1227 19.9022 20.0287
April 20.0922 19.8844 20.0051
May 19.8992 17.9959 18.7728
June 18.2570 17.8672 18.0755
July 18.5521 17.9322 18.1849
August 18.8808 17.7413 18.1995
September 17.9933 17.4154 17.6606
October 18.4890 17.5239 17.9766
November 19.0769 18.4537 18.7152
December 18.7365 18.4679 18.5749