YEARLY HIGH
0.2765 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2378 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2575 SBD

2018 UYU to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.2765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.2378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0387 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2720 to the December average rate of 0.2508, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2765 was down 2.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2839, 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 1,383 SBD
2017 Average 1,364 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,189 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 193.60 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2785
0.2371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to SBD 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 0.2674, compared to 0.2475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0242 SBD (High: 0.2736 / Low: 0.2494). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 SBD (High: 0.2762 / Low: 0.2734).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0242
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2720) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2748), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0028 (-1.03%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2720
2017 Avg (January) 0.2748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2765 0.2693 0.2720
February 0.2750 0.2687 0.2718
March 0.2754 0.2720 0.2737
April 0.2762 0.2734 0.2750
May 0.2736 0.2494 0.2597
June 0.2555 0.2484 0.2522
July 0.2582 0.2508 0.2536
August 0.2625 0.2449 0.2529
September 0.2457 0.2378 0.2406
October 0.2446 0.2387 0.2418
November 0.2489 0.2428 0.2453
December 0.2544 0.2469 0.2508