YEARLY HIGH
115.0213 MGA
YEARLY LOW
102.9057 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
109.0361 MGA

2018 UYU to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 115.0213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 102.9057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.1156 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 113.5085 to the December average rate of 110.2144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 115.0213 was down 2.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 117.9358, 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 575,106 MGA
2017 Average 545,169 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 514,528 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,577.95 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

114.6343
102.7471
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to MGA 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 110.7428, compared to 107.3294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 110.7428
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 107.3294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 10.7325 MGA (High: 113.9972 / Low: 103.2648). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6072 MGA (High: 104.5129 / Low: 102.9057).

May Spread (Volatile) ±10.7325
September Spread (Stable) ±1.6072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 5.5676 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5676

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 113.6437) against the same month in 2017 (average: 112.5031), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1406 (+1.01%).

2018 Avg (April) 113.6437
2017 Avg (April) 112.5031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 114.4338 112.1537 113.5085
February 113.7083 109.1511 111.0605
March 113.2937 108.6221 110.9866
April 115.0213 112.9413 113.6437
May 113.9972 103.2648 108.0761
June 108.9216 104.9676 107.1815
July 108.9064 105.0333 107.1860
August 109.7051 103.5752 106.0386
September 104.5129 102.9057 103.7377
October 107.7157 104.0079 106.4456
November 112.8262 107.3288 110.3544
December 114.7721 107.4892 110.2144