YEARLY HIGH
0.0246 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0215 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0230 XDR

2018 UYU to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 0.0246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.0215.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0243 to the December average rate of 0.0223, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0246 was down 7.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0265, 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 123 XDR
2017 Average 126 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 107 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.30 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0246
0.0215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to XDR 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 0.0238, compared to 0.0223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0021 XDR (High: 0.0245 / Low: 0.0223). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 XDR (High: 0.0244 / Low: 0.0241).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0244) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0258), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-5.61%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0244
2017 Avg (April) 0.0258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0245 0.0241 0.0243
February 0.0244 0.0237 0.0241
March 0.0244 0.0241 0.0243
April 0.0246 0.0242 0.0244
May 0.0245 0.0223 0.0233
June 0.0228 0.0223 0.0225
July 0.0233 0.0224 0.0228
August 0.0238 0.0221 0.0229
September 0.0222 0.0215 0.0218
October 0.0219 0.0216 0.0218
November 0.0224 0.0218 0.0221
December 0.0225 0.0221 0.0223