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