2018 ZAR to UYU Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5133 UYU

YEARLY LOW

2.1060 UYU

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3230 UYU

2018 ZAR to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 2.5133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 2.1060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4073 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3439 to the December average rate of 2.2555, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5133 was up 6.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3533, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 125,664 UYU

2017 Average 107,733 UYU

Yearly Trough Low 105,298 UYU

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,365.79 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4339

2.2028

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 2.3772, compared to 2.2687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3772

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.2656 UYU (High: 2.5133 / Low: 2.2477). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0759 UYU (High: 2.4357 / Low: 2.3597).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2656

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0759

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1084 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 2.4085) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2885 (+13.61%).

2018 Avg (May) 2.4085

2017 Avg (May) 2.1200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4001	2.3039	2.3439
February	2.4866	2.3421	2.4147
March	2.4357	2.3597	2.3968
April	2.3965	2.2732	2.3388
May	2.5133	2.2477	2.4085
June	2.4856	2.2536	2.3607
July	2.3726	2.2688	2.3304
August	2.3410	2.1181	2.2221
September	2.3439	2.1060	2.2274
October	2.3264	2.2093	2.2623
November	2.3702	2.2510	2.3146
December	2.3469	2.2042	2.2555