YEARLY HIGH
1.0515 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.9207 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9840 TWD

2018 UYU to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 1.0515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.9207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1309 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0300 to the December average rate of 0.9550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0515 was down 6.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1283, 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 5,258 TWD
2017 Average 5,312 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 4,603 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 654.34 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0483
0.9258
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to TWD 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 1.0118, compared to 0.9561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0556 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0905 TWD (High: 1.0424 / Low: 0.9520). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 TWD (High: 1.0360 / Low: 1.0215).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0905
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

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 0.0481 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.0381) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0677), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0295 (-2.77%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.0381
2017 Avg (April) 1.0677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0395 1.0213 1.0300
February 1.0351 1.0022 1.0251
March 1.0360 1.0215 1.0284
April 1.0515 1.0216 1.0381
May 1.0424 0.9520 0.9900
June 0.9762 0.9491 0.9589
July 1.0010 0.9622 0.9790
August 1.0189 0.9526 0.9837
September 0.9558 0.9207 0.9360
October 0.9478 0.9246 0.9391
November 0.9614 0.9324 0.9441
December 0.9646 0.9436 0.9550