YEARLY HIGH
0.2262 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.1301 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1568 TRY

2018 UYU to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 0.2262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.1301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0961 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1320 to the December average rate of 0.1648, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2262 was up 64.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1375, 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 1,131 TRY
2017 Average 636 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 651 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 480.57 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1986
0.1260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to TRY 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 0.1399, compared to 0.1736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0632 TRY (High: 0.2262 / Low: 0.1630). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 TRY (High: 0.1336 / Low: 0.1301).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0632
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1902) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1226), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0677 (+55.22%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1902
2017 Avg (August) 0.1226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1336 0.1301 0.1320
February 0.1344 0.1304 0.1327
March 0.1414 0.1338 0.1372
April 0.1465 0.1394 0.1436
May 0.1523 0.1431 0.1467
June 0.1514 0.1428 0.1476
July 0.1610 0.1453 0.1530
August 0.2262 0.1630 0.1902
September 0.2061 0.1823 0.1926
October 0.1886 0.1667 0.1768
November 0.1682 0.1596 0.1644
December 0.1684 0.1620 0.1648