YEARLY HIGH
12.2754 UYU
YEARLY LOW
10.4205 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.3556 UYU

2018 XCD to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 12.2754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 10.4205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8549 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5705 to the December average rate of 11.9234, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.2754 was up 11.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.9878, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,377 UYU
2017 Average 53,005 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 52,103 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,274.34 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.3424
10.3020
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 10.8137, compared to 11.8976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0839 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.8137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.0827 UYU (High: 11.6242 / Low: 10.5416). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0701 UYU (High: 10.5436 / Low: 10.4735).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0827
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0701

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1407 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1407

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 12.1354) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.7070), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4285 (+13.34%).

2018 Avg (September) 12.1354
2017 Avg (September) 10.7070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6666 10.4735 10.5705
February 10.6913 10.4914 10.5586
March 10.5436 10.4735 10.5035
April 10.5309 10.4205 10.4720
May 11.6242 10.5416 11.1693
June 11.7422 11.4553 11.6080
July 11.6976 11.3065 11.5426
August 11.9198 11.1198 11.5475
September 12.2754 11.8789 12.1354
October 12.2328 12.1235 12.1723
November 12.1526 11.8720 12.0642
December 11.9918 11.8436 11.9234