YEARLY HIGH
0.1325 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.1070 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1226 UYU

2018 YER to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 0.1325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.1070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0256 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1141 to the December average rate of 0.1287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1325 was up 11.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1186, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 663 UYU
2017 Average 572 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 535 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127.80 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1333
0.1111
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.1167, compared to 0.1284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0116 UYU (High: 0.1255 / Low: 0.1138). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 UYU (High: 0.1321 / Low: 0.1309).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1310) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0154 (+13.34%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1310
2017 Avg (September) 0.1156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1152 0.1131 0.1141
February 0.1154 0.1132 0.1140
March 0.1138 0.1070 0.1130
April 0.1137 0.1125 0.1131
May 0.1255 0.1138 0.1206
June 0.1268 0.1237 0.1253
July 0.1261 0.1221 0.1246
August 0.1287 0.1201 0.1247
September 0.1325 0.1282 0.1310
October 0.1321 0.1309 0.1314
November 0.1312 0.1282 0.1302
December 0.1295 0.1279 0.1287