YEARLY HIGH
0.4664 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3911 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4304 NAD

2018 UYU to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.4664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.3911.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0753 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4266 to the December average rate of 0.4418, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4664 was down 5.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4935, 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 2,332 NAD
2017 Average 2,322 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,956 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 376.53 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4525
0.4111
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to NAD 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 0.4206, compared to 0.4403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0509 NAD (High: 0.4421 / Low: 0.3911). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0141 NAD (High: 0.4244 / Low: 0.4104).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0509
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.4458) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4547), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0089 (-1.95%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.4458
2017 Avg (September) 0.4547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4354 0.4157 0.4266
February 0.4261 0.4030 0.4146
March 0.4244 0.4104 0.4175
April 0.4395 0.4167 0.4277
May 0.4421 0.3911 0.4152
June 0.4411 0.4025 0.4219
July 0.4424 0.4221 0.4314
August 0.4626 0.4321 0.4490
September 0.4664 0.4285 0.4458
October 0.4519 0.4281 0.4410
November 0.4406 0.4226 0.4325
December 0.4514 0.4252 0.4418