YEARLY HIGH
1.4910 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.2427 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7472 SDG

2018 UYU to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 1.4910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2427.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2483 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2455 to the December average rate of 1.4771, the exchange rate registered a net change of 501.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4910 was up 512.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2434, 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 7,455 SDG
2017 Average 1,158 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 1,214 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,241.27 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6003
0.1223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to SDG 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 0.5469, compared to 0.9476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.9096 SDG (High: 1.4543 / Low: 0.5447). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 SDG (High: 0.2479 / Low: 0.2427).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.9096
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

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 0.0404 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0404

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.4771) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2329), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2442 (+534.18%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.4771
2017 Avg (December) 0.2329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2479 0.2427 0.2455
February 0.6395 0.2473 0.5850
March 0.6425 0.6326 0.6371
April 0.6445 0.6330 0.6396
May 0.6377 0.5740 0.5992
June 0.5813 0.5671 0.5748
July 0.5888 0.5693 0.5773
August 0.5989 0.5611 0.5778
September 0.5630 0.5424 0.5496
October 1.4543 0.5447 1.0422
November 1.4844 1.4506 1.4614
December 1.4910 1.4672 1.4771