YEARLY HIGH
12.8161 UYU
YEARLY LOW
11.0765 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.9434 UYU

2018 WST to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 12.8161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 11.0765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7396 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3596 to the December average rate of 12.3558, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.8161 was up 8.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.8665, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 64,080 UYU
2017 Average 56,639 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 55,382 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,698.07 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.8210
11.0091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to UYU 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 11.5239, compared to 12.3630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8391 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.0625 UYU (High: 12.2138 / Low: 11.1513). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1444 UYU (High: 11.2209 / Low: 11.0765).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0625
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1444

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1965 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1965

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 12.6700) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.6109), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0590 (+9.12%).

2018 Avg (September) 12.6700
2017 Avg (September) 11.6109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5485 11.2667 11.3596
February 11.6670 11.2709 11.4280
March 11.3604 11.1682 11.2315
April 11.2209 11.0765 11.1601
May 12.2138 11.1513 11.7515
June 12.3483 12.0861 12.2127
July 12.1705 11.8087 12.0421
August 12.4448 11.6096 12.0561
September 12.8161 12.4021 12.6700
October 12.7654 12.4700 12.5544
November 12.5990 12.3377 12.4994
December 12.4248 12.2697 12.3558