YEARLY HIGH
2.2483 RUB
YEARLY LOW
1.9493 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0460 RUB

2018 UYU to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 2.2483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 1.9493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2990 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9834 to the December average rate of 2.0979, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2483 was up 4.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1419, 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 11,241 RUB
2017 Average 10,178 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 9,747 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,494.86 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1637
1.9670
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to RUB 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 2.0342, compared to 2.0578 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0236 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0578

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.2790 RUB (High: 2.2283 / Low: 1.9493). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0312 RUB (High: 1.9987 / Low: 1.9675).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2790
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0312

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 0.0794 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0794

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 2.1289) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0761), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0528 (+2.54%).

2018 Avg (August) 2.1289
2017 Avg (August) 2.0761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9987 1.9675 1.9834
February 2.0443 1.9528 1.9929
March 2.0360 1.9844 2.0127
April 2.2245 2.0138 2.1473
May 2.2283 1.9493 2.0679
June 2.0204 1.9818 2.0009
July 2.0500 1.9669 2.0149
August 2.2483 2.0604 2.1289
September 2.1780 1.9832 2.0616
October 2.0407 1.9662 2.0024
November 2.0900 2.0000 2.0408
December 2.1537 2.0571 2.0979