YEARLY HIGH
273.7408 SLL
YEARLY LOW
198.6847 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
251.8552 SLL

2018 UYU to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 273.7408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 198.6847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 75.0562 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 268.3230 to the December average rate of 260.3708, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 273.7408 was up 2.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 267.9893, 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 1,368,704 SLL
2017 Average 1,304,730 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 993,423 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 375,280.78 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

278.5753
198.2624
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to SLL 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 259.4267, compared to 244.2837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.1430 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 259.4267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 244.2837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 58.3397 SLL (High: 265.5611 / Low: 207.2214). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2882 SLL (High: 256.0703 / Low: 253.7820).

August Spread (Volatile) ±58.3397
October Spread (Stable) ±2.2882

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 39.3132 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -39.3132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 258.1623) against the same month in 2017 (average: 266.1158), the exchange rate shifted by -7.9535 (-2.99%).

2018 Avg (May) 258.1623
2017 Avg (May) 266.1158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 270.7615 265.4190 268.3230
February 271.3020 265.8008 268.9233
March 272.7156 268.9624 270.4199
April 273.4429 270.4930 271.8826
May 273.7408 247.8214 258.1623
June 252.7981 198.6847 218.8491
July 213.1366 199.4415 204.9552
August 265.5611 207.2214 232.1566
September 261.3440 252.9022 255.8402
October 256.0703 253.7820 255.0453
November 261.4949 255.4579 257.3344
December 262.1230 258.8837 260.3708