YEARLY HIGH
20.6383 SOS
YEARLY LOW
17.4226 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.9280 SOS

2018 UYU to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 20.6383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 17.4226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2156 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.2966 to the December average rate of 17.9976, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.6383 was down 1.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.8470, 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 103,191 SOS
2017 Average 101,076 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 87,113 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,078.15 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.7515
17.3265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to SOS 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 19.8411, compared to 18.0149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.8411
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.0300 SOS (High: 20.2607 / Low: 18.2307). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2096 SOS (High: 17.7098 / Low: 17.5002).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.0300
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 1.2842 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2842

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 20.4661) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.4456), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0204 (+0.10%).

2018 Avg (March) 20.4661
2017 Avg (March) 20.4456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.5792 20.0096 20.2966
February 20.5354 20.0770 20.3558
March 20.6383 20.3000 20.4661
April 20.5792 20.1167 20.4108
May 20.2607 18.2307 19.1266
June 18.6224 18.1075 18.3910
July 18.9690 18.2922 18.5385
August 19.2401 17.9659 18.5389
September 18.0278 17.4226 17.6349
October 17.7098 17.5002 17.6119
November 18.0363 17.6426 17.7675
December 18.1518 17.8733 17.9976