2018 UYU to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 UYU to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the UYU to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 19.2015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 16.8205.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3809 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.8227 to the December average rate of 17.8928, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.2015 was down 13.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 22.1629, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UYU based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
UYU to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 18.5610, compared to 17.7212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8398 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.5411 XAF (High: 19.0763 / Low: 17.5352). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2821 XAF (High: 18.8536 / Low: 18.5715).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.0556 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 18.4005) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.1295), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7290 (-12.92%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.1776 | 18.5655 | 18.8227 |
| February | 18.9759 | 18.1577 | 18.6197 |
| March | 18.8536 | 18.5715 | 18.7347 |
| April | 19.0849 | 18.7383 | 18.8824 |
| May | 19.2015 | 17.7105 | 18.4005 |
| June | 18.1522 | 17.7389 | 17.9060 |
| July | 18.3628 | 17.7050 | 17.9833 |
| August | 19.0763 | 17.5352 | 18.2245 |
| September | 17.6171 | 16.8205 | 17.1689 |
| October | 17.6635 | 17.1470 | 17.3570 |
| November | 18.0629 | 17.4907 | 17.7008 |
| December | 18.0677 | 17.6133 | 17.8928 |