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