YEARLY HIGH
1459.3824 IRR
YEARLY LOW
1235.9538 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1325.1353 IRR

2018 UYU to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 1459.3824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1235.9538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 223.4286 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1261.7637 to the December average rate of 1311.3489, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1459.3824 was up 17.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 1238.4383, 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 7,296,912 IRR
2017 Average 5,767,475 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 6,179,769 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,117,143.16 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1401.7921
1249.0339
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to IRR 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 1316.8889, compared to 1333.3817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.4928 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1316.8889
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1333.3817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 165.1631 IRR (High: 1449.4225 / Low: 1284.2594). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.5884 IRR (High: 1327.2806 / Low: 1311.6922).

May Spread (Volatile) ±165.1631
March Spread (Stable) ±15.5884

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 72.7544 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -72.7544

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1389.0623) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1148.1402), the exchange rate shifted by +240.9221 (+20.98%).

2018 Avg (August) 1389.0623
2017 Avg (August) 1148.1402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1298.3065 1235.9538 1261.7637
February 1315.0785 1282.4112 1298.9304
March 1327.2806 1311.6922 1320.9732
April 1332.6463 1315.9765 1325.4380
May 1449.4225 1284.2594 1343.8919
June 1363.2814 1339.2531 1350.3359
July 1434.5499 1349.7291 1387.6011
August 1459.3824 1339.8995 1389.0623
September 1345.4418 1301.1409 1316.3078
October 1306.2635 1285.3128 1292.5679
November 1324.5514 1293.9359 1303.4019
December 1327.6556 1299.2015 1311.3489