YEARLY HIGH
320.3233 GNF
YEARLY LOW
272.7986 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
295.8624 GNF

2018 UYU to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 320.3233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 272.7986.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.5247 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 315.3345 to the December average rate of 284.1104, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 320.3233 was down 4.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 335.6811, 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 1,601,617 GNF
2017 Average 1,592,839 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 1,363,993 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 237,623.60 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

322.9861
271.8174
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to GNF 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 309.0134, compared to 282.7113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.3022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 309.0134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 282.7113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 29.4804 GNF (High: 316.2613 / Low: 286.7809). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9665 GNF (High: 318.3375 / Low: 316.3710).

May Spread (Volatile) ±29.4804
March Spread (Stable) ±1.9665

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 19.6520 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.6520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 318.7220) against the same month in 2017 (average: 325.8381), the exchange rate shifted by -7.1161 (-2.18%).

2018 Avg (April) 318.7220
2017 Avg (April) 325.8381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 317.9621 312.4651 315.3345
February 317.8968 311.7362 315.6689
March 318.3375 316.3710 317.3339
April 320.3233 316.7143 318.7220
May 316.2613 286.7809 299.0700
June 291.9231 284.6380 287.9513
July 295.7851 285.6379 290.1295
August 301.5820 280.9223 290.0752
September 281.8896 273.1856 276.4531
October 277.4720 272.7986 276.0814
November 286.1172 276.5798 279.4181
December 287.2731 281.5787 284.1104