YEARLY HIGH
7.3631 GYD
YEARLY LOW
6.2642 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8098 GYD

2018 UYU to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 7.3631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 6.2642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0989 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2484 to the December average rate of 6.4893, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.3631 was down 1.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.4477, 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 36,816 GYD
2017 Average 36,201 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 31,321 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,494.52 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.4175
6.2530
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to GYD 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 7.1178, compared to 6.5019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.7377 GYD (High: 7.3534 / Low: 6.6157). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0637 GYD (High: 7.3259 / Low: 7.2622).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7377
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0637

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 0.3913 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3913

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 7.3204) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.2970), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0234 (+0.32%).

2018 Avg (April) 7.3204
2017 Avg (April) 7.2970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.3327 7.1553 7.2484
February 7.3093 7.1670 7.2600
March 7.3259 7.2622 7.2914
April 7.3631 7.2769 7.3204
May 7.3534 6.6157 6.9291
June 6.7300 6.5892 6.6574
July 6.8288 6.5895 6.6921
August 6.9841 6.5204 6.6983
September 6.5428 6.2987 6.3735
October 6.3843 6.2642 6.3501
November 6.5179 6.3612 6.4080
December 6.5469 6.4608 6.4893