YEARLY HIGH
12.7845 NGN
YEARLY LOW
10.9080 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.8117 NGN

2018 UYU to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 12.7845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 10.9080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8765 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6070 to the December average rate of 11.2966, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.7845 was down 1.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.0041, 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 63,923 NGN
2017 Average 58,212 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 54,540 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,382.58 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.8824
10.8736
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to NGN 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 12.3457, compared to 11.2776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0681 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.3457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.1882 NGN (High: 12.6577 / Low: 11.4695). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0895 NGN (High: 12.7271 / Low: 12.6375).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1882
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0895

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 0.7682 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7682

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 12.7150) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.0704), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6446 (+14.86%).

2018 Avg (April) 12.7150
2017 Avg (April) 11.0704

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.7185 12.4369 12.6070
February 12.7321 12.4671 12.6334
March 12.7271 12.6375 12.6875
April 12.7845 12.6396 12.7150
May 12.6577 11.4695 11.9468
June 11.6608 11.3483 11.4844
July 11.8054 11.3850 11.5616
August 11.9982 11.2427 11.5740
September 11.2813 10.9080 11.0410
October 11.0943 10.9680 11.0446
November 11.3450 11.0593 11.1479
December 11.3991 11.2430 11.2966