YEARLY HIGH
0.4979 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.4101 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4453 SCR

2018 UYU to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.4979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.4101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0878 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4870 to the December average rate of 0.4244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4979 was up 1.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4907, 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 2,489 SCR
2017 Average 2,371 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 2,050 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 438.93 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4942
0.4077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to SCR 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 0.4665, compared to 0.4240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0439 SCR (High: 0.4722 / Low: 0.4283). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 SCR (High: 0.4351 / Low: 0.4267).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0439
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0286 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.4807) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4763), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+0.93%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.4807
2017 Avg (March) 0.4763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4972 0.4779 0.4870
February 0.4931 0.4674 0.4771
March 0.4979 0.4734 0.4807
April 0.4867 0.4727 0.4761
May 0.4722 0.4283 0.4475
June 0.4351 0.4267 0.4307
July 0.4445 0.4283 0.4343
August 0.4522 0.4225 0.4357
September 0.4355 0.4101 0.4163
October 0.4235 0.4117 0.4149
November 0.4251 0.4152 0.4187
December 0.4320 0.4211 0.4244