YEARLY HIGH
46.5178 UYU
YEARLY LOW
40.7227 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.4753 UYU

2018 XDR to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 46.5178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 40.7227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7950 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.0811 to the December average rate of 44.8285, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 46.5178 was up 11.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 41.8436, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 232,589 UYU
2017 Average 198,707 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 203,614 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,975.17 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

46.4684
40.5410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 42.0313, compared to 44.9193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8880 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.0313
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.9193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 3.9044 UYU (High: 44.7759 / Low: 40.8714). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5111 UYU (High: 41.4420 / Low: 40.9309).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.9044
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5111

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5375 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 45.9745) against the same month in 2017 (average: 41.1144), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8601 (+11.82%).

2018 Avg (September) 45.9745
2017 Avg (September) 41.1144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.4612 40.7633 41.0811
February 42.1441 40.9959 41.4520
March 41.4420 40.9309 41.2341
April 41.2721 40.7227 41.0350
May 44.7759 40.8714 43.0274
June 44.7619 43.9381 44.3580
July 44.5536 42.9278 43.8204
August 45.1717 42.0788 43.6564
September 46.5178 45.0167 45.9745
October 46.2423 45.5782 45.8863
November 45.7803 44.5722 45.3496
December 45.2155 44.5166 44.8285