YEARLY HIGH
0.1154 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0996 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1074 PEN

2018 UYU to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.1154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 0.0996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0158 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1126 to the December average rate of 0.1044, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1154 was down 2.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1188, 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 577 PEN
2017 Average 569 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 498 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.90 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1159
0.0996
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to PEN 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 0.1113, compared to 0.1034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1113
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0098 PEN (High: 0.1144 / Low: 0.1045). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 PEN (High: 0.1147 / Low: 0.1137).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1145) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1154), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-0.79%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1145
2017 Avg (March) 0.1154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1135 0.1117 0.1126
February 0.1150 0.1123 0.1139
March 0.1154 0.1134 0.1145
April 0.1147 0.1137 0.1141
May 0.1144 0.1045 0.1086
June 0.1054 0.1030 0.1043
July 0.1071 0.1039 0.1050
August 0.1088 0.1026 0.1055
September 0.1030 0.0996 0.1009
October 0.1026 0.1001 0.1013
November 0.1055 0.1025 0.1035
December 0.1058 0.1034 0.1044