2018 UYU to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

38.5427 KRW

YEARLY LOW

33.5480 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.9374 KRW

2018 UYU to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 38.5427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 33.5480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9947 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.3133 to the December average rate of 34.8673, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 38.5427 was down 8.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 42.0422, 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 192,714 KRW

2017 Average 197,336 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 167,740 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,973.59 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

38.2048

33.7865

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to KRW 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 36.8805, compared to 34.9942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8863 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.8805

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.9942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 3.5770 KRW (High: 37.8548 / Low: 34.2778). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8120 KRW (High: 38.1936 / Low: 37.3816).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.5770

March Spread (Stable) ±0.8120

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 2.0742 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0742

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 37.8366) against the same month in 2017 (average: 40.3230), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4864 (-6.17%).

2018 Avg (February) 37.8366

2017 Avg (February) 40.3230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.7670	36.8407	37.3133
February	38.5427	36.8284	37.8366
March	38.1936	37.3816	37.7504
April	38.3925	37.2235	37.7790
May	37.8548	34.2778	35.7048
June	35.9560	34.2519	34.8991
July	36.5759	35.2470	35.9732
August	37.5017	34.5721	35.9510
September	35.1068	33.5480	34.1547
October	34.8599	33.6918	34.4534
November	35.0115	34.0606	34.5657
December	35.2194	34.3584	34.8673