YEARLY HIGH
0.0960 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0815 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0884 XCD

2018 UYU to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.0960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.0815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0145 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0946 to the December average rate of 0.0839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0960 was down 1.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0971, 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 480 XCD
2017 Average 472 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 407 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.50 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0968
0.0808
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to XCD 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 0.0926, compared to 0.0841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0926
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0088 XCD (High: 0.0949 / Low: 0.0860). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 XCD (High: 0.0955 / Low: 0.0948).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0955) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.55%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0955
2017 Avg (April) 0.0950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0955 0.0938 0.0946
February 0.0953 0.0935 0.0947
March 0.0955 0.0948 0.0952
April 0.0960 0.0950 0.0955
May 0.0949 0.0860 0.0896
June 0.0873 0.0852 0.0862
July 0.0884 0.0855 0.0866
August 0.0899 0.0839 0.0866
September 0.0842 0.0815 0.0824
October 0.0825 0.0817 0.0822
November 0.0842 0.0823 0.0829
December 0.0844 0.0834 0.0839