YEARLY HIGH
53.6978 LBP
YEARLY LOW
45.6011 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.4668 LBP

2018 UYU to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 53.6978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 45.6011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0967 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.0089 to the December average rate of 46.8327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 53.6978 was down 1.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 54.3342, 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 268,489 LBP
2017 Average 263,367 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 228,006 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,483.52 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

54.1767
45.2317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to LBP 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 51.8770, compared to 47.0565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.8770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.0565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 5.1977 LBP (High: 53.3991 / Low: 48.2014). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4518 LBP (High: 46.1568 / Low: 45.7050).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.1977
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4518

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 3.2344 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 53.4313) against the same month in 2017 (average: 53.0327), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3986 (+0.75%).

2018 Avg (April) 53.4313
2017 Avg (April) 53.0327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 53.3826 52.3306 53.0089
February 53.5349 52.4218 53.0598
March 53.6926 53.1906 53.3659
April 53.6978 53.0842 53.4313
May 53.3991 48.2014 50.1969
June 48.6829 47.5798 48.1994
July 49.4494 47.6843 48.4674
August 50.4793 47.0342 48.5064
September 47.2390 45.6011 46.1592
October 46.1568 45.7050 45.9771
November 47.0925 46.0565 46.3960
December 47.2297 46.5838 46.8327