YEARLY HIGH
2.4327 KGS
YEARLY LOW
2.0539 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2377 KGS

2018 UYU to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 2.4327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 2.0539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3788 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4168 to the December average rate of 2.1322, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4327 was down 1.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4789, 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 12,163 KGS
2017 Average 12,002 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 10,269 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,893.81 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4507
2.0438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to KGS 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 2.3468, compared to 2.1286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.2359 KGS (High: 2.4147 / Low: 2.1788). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 KGS (High: 2.4083 / Low: 2.3916).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2359
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.1426 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.4168) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4256), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0088 (-0.36%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.4168
2017 Avg (January) 2.4256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4327 2.4011 2.4168
February 2.4110 2.3592 2.3948
March 2.4083 2.3916 2.4013
April 2.4263 2.4056 2.4165
May 2.4147 2.1788 2.2739
June 2.2076 2.1516 2.1773
July 2.2296 2.1541 2.1873
August 2.2673 2.1152 2.1845
September 2.1224 2.0539 2.0777
October 2.0920 2.0620 2.0829
November 2.1415 2.0914 2.1072
December 2.1466 2.1201 2.1322