YEARLY HIGH
0.2785 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.2364 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2563 HKD

2018 UYU to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.2785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.2364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0421 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2737 to the December average rate of 0.2427, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2785 was down 0.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2796, 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 1,392 HKD
2017 Average 1,360 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 1,182 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 210.28 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2812
0.2344
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to HKD 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 0.2686, compared to 0.2439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2686
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0257 HKD (High: 0.2755 / Low: 0.2498). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 HKD (High: 0.2772 / Low: 0.2753).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0257
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0170 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.2773) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2732), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+1.51%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.2773
2017 Avg (April) 0.2732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2762 0.2711 0.2737
February 0.2760 0.2707 0.2741
March 0.2772 0.2753 0.2762
April 0.2785 0.2758 0.2773
May 0.2755 0.2498 0.2603
June 0.2534 0.2472 0.2502
July 0.2569 0.2481 0.2516
August 0.2612 0.2437 0.2517
September 0.2445 0.2364 0.2390
October 0.2392 0.2368 0.2383
November 0.2438 0.2382 0.2401
December 0.2441 0.2416 0.2427