YEARLY HIGH
0.0471 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0412 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0441 SGD

2018 UYU to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.0471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.0412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0463 to the December average rate of 0.0425, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0471 was down 7.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0508, 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 235 SGD
2017 Average 241 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 206 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.24 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0470
0.0413
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to SGD 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 0.0455, compared to 0.0427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0455
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0042 SGD (High: 0.0468 / Low: 0.0427). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SGD (High: 0.0466 / Low: 0.0461).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0465) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0491), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-5.37%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0465
2017 Avg (April) 0.0491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0466 0.0459 0.0463
February 0.0467 0.0453 0.0463
March 0.0466 0.0461 0.0463
April 0.0471 0.0462 0.0465
May 0.0468 0.0427 0.0444
June 0.0437 0.0426 0.0430
July 0.0446 0.0430 0.0437
August 0.0455 0.0426 0.0439
September 0.0428 0.0412 0.0418
October 0.0422 0.0415 0.0419
November 0.0427 0.0418 0.0422
December 0.0428 0.0421 0.0425