YEARLY HIGH
1.7195 GMD
YEARLY LOW
1.4630 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5712 GMD

2018 UYU to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 1.7195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 1.4630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2564 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6803 to the December average rate of 1.5351, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7195 was up 3.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6579, 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 8,597 GMD
2017 Average 7,996 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 7,315 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,282.12 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7003
1.4600
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to GMD 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 1.6239, compared to 1.5185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1549 GMD (High: 1.6561 / Low: 1.5012). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 GMD (High: 1.6742 / Low: 1.6593).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1549
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

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 0.1041 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.6803) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5230), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1573 (+10.33%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.6803
2017 Avg (January) 1.5230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7195 1.6534 1.6803
February 1.6877 1.6362 1.6590
March 1.6742 1.6593 1.6667
April 1.6753 1.6564 1.6687
May 1.6561 1.5012 1.5645
June 1.5253 1.4894 1.5044
July 1.5735 1.4935 1.5294
August 1.6032 1.4911 1.5422
September 1.4963 1.4630 1.4801
October 1.5131 1.4899 1.5042
November 1.5426 1.5064 1.5197
December 1.5465 1.5238 1.5351