YEARLY HIGH
0.0260 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0228 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0245 GBP

2018 UYU to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 0.0260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.0228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0253 to the December average rate of 0.0245, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0260 was down 10.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0291, 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 130 GBP
2017 Average 136 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 114 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.06 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0255
0.0232
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to GBP 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 0.0249, compared to 0.0240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0021 GBP (High: 0.0258 / Low: 0.0237). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 GBP (High: 0.0244 / Low: 0.0238).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0249) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0270), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-7.64%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0249
2017 Avg (August) 0.0270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0258 0.0247 0.0253
February 0.0256 0.0245 0.0251
March 0.0256 0.0248 0.0252
April 0.0256 0.0247 0.0251
May 0.0258 0.0237 0.0246
June 0.0244 0.0238 0.0240
July 0.0249 0.0239 0.0243
August 0.0260 0.0240 0.0249
September 0.0241 0.0228 0.0234
October 0.0240 0.0229 0.0234
November 0.0244 0.0232 0.0238
December 0.0249 0.0242 0.0245