YEARLY HIGH
0.4775 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.3985 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4305 LSL

2018 UYU to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.4775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 0.3985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0790 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4266 to the December average rate of 0.4426, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4775 was down 3.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4953, 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 2,387 LSL
2017 Average 2,323 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 1,992 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 395.08 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4532
0.4113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to LSL 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 0.4208, compared to 0.4402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0494 LSL (High: 0.4775 / Low: 0.4281). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 LSL (High: 0.4230 / Low: 0.4110).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0494
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.4497) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4545), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0048 (-1.06%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.4497
2017 Avg (September) 0.4545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4354 0.4157 0.4266
February 0.4261 0.4034 0.4148
March 0.4230 0.4110 0.4177
April 0.4395 0.4168 0.4274
May 0.4425 0.3985 0.4159
June 0.4402 0.4024 0.4224
July 0.4411 0.4210 0.4299
August 0.4626 0.4242 0.4451
September 0.4775 0.4281 0.4497
October 0.4518 0.4282 0.4417
November 0.4417 0.4226 0.4322
December 0.4513 0.4248 0.4426