YEARLY HIGH
0.4309 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.3565 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3760 UAH

2018 AFN to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.4309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 0.3565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0743 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4081 to the December average rate of 0.3670, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4309 was up 3.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4149, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,154 UAH
2017 Average 1,958 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 1,783 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 371.60 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4127
0.3574
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to UAH 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 0.3810, compared to 0.3709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3810
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0679 UAH (High: 0.4309 / Low: 0.3630). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 UAH (High: 0.3753 / Low: 0.3671).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0679
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0167 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.3710) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3887), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0177 (-4.55%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.3710
2017 Avg (November) 0.3887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4163 0.3984 0.4081
February 0.4010 0.3862 0.3915
March 0.3881 0.3731 0.3787
April 0.3825 0.3700 0.3739
May 0.3737 0.3635 0.3684
June 0.3699 0.3598 0.3656
July 0.3717 0.3565 0.3620
August 0.3846 0.3710 0.3784
September 0.3861 0.3697 0.3760
October 0.3753 0.3671 0.3709
November 0.4309 0.3630 0.3710
December 0.3738 0.3608 0.3670