YEARLY HIGH
31.9579 KPW
YEARLY LOW
27.1290 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.4284 KPW

2018 UYU to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 31.9579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 27.1290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8290 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.5052 to the December average rate of 27.9301, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 31.9579 was down 1.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.3343, 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 159,790 KPW
2017 Average 157,104 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 135,645 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,144.94 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

32.2453
26.9146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to KPW 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 30.8493, compared to 28.0075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.8493
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.0075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.9424 KPW (High: 31.5910 / Low: 28.6486). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2114 KPW (High: 31.7962 / Low: 31.5848).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.9424
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2114

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 1.9481 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 31.8011) against the same month in 2017 (average: 31.6288), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1723 (+0.54%).

2018 Avg (April) 31.8011
2017 Avg (April) 31.6288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.7962 31.2207 31.5052
February 31.7422 31.1486 31.5409
March 31.7962 31.5848 31.7056
April 31.9579 31.6230 31.8011
May 31.5910 28.6486 29.8530
June 29.0712 28.3609 28.6900
July 29.4536 28.4689 28.8537
August 29.9482 27.9383 28.8536
September 28.0345 27.1290 27.4441
October 27.4688 27.2233 27.3589
November 28.0507 27.4031 27.6044
December 28.1181 27.7706 27.9301