YEARLY HIGH
0.6819 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.5644 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6278 MXN

2018 UYU to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.6819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.5644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1175 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6619 to the December average rate of 0.6233, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6819 was down 10.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7655, 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 3,410 MXN
2017 Average 3,301 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 2,822 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 587.57 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6701
0.5711
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to MXN 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 0.6523, compared to 0.6032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0491 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0528 MXN (High: 0.6191 / Low: 0.5663). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0240 MXN (High: 0.6645 / Low: 0.6405).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0528
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0240

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0371 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0371

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.6619) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7466), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0847 (-11.34%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.6619
2017 Avg (January) 0.7466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6819 0.6485 0.6619
February 0.6645 0.6405 0.6533
March 0.6647 0.6399 0.6550
April 0.6727 0.6370 0.6492
May 0.6741 0.6248 0.6481
June 0.6659 0.6289 0.6462
July 0.6360 0.6006 0.6091
August 0.6323 0.5889 0.6042
September 0.5970 0.5644 0.5794
October 0.6191 0.5663 0.5831
November 0.6358 0.6016 0.6204
December 0.6412 0.6063 0.6233