2018 UYU to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 UYU to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the UYU to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 295.1227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 256.4590.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.6637 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 290.9494 to the December average rate of 265.2394, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 295.1227 was up 0.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 294.5721, 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 LAK 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 285.3845, compared to 264.7638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.6207 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 26.7336 LAK (High: 292.3089 / Low: 265.5753). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3506 LAK (High: 293.3730 / Low: 291.0224).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 16.7884 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 293.5996) against the same month in 2017 (average: 286.0610), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5386 (+2.64%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 293.5850 | 287.9222 | 290.9494 |
| February | 292.9099 | 287.0249 | 290.8210 |
| March | 293.3730 | 291.0224 | 292.4597 |
| April | 295.1227 | 292.2272 | 293.5996 |
| May | 292.3089 | 265.5753 | 276.8112 |
| June | 269.5719 | 264.9902 | 267.6662 |
| July | 276.1175 | 266.5431 | 270.1508 |
| August | 281.1912 | 264.5389 | 272.1700 |
| September | 265.4498 | 256.5193 | 259.7876 |
| October | 260.5682 | 256.4590 | 259.2412 |
| November | 266.3259 | 260.2009 | 261.9938 |
| December | 267.5287 | 263.6665 | 265.2394 |