YEARLY HIGH
16.1902 UAH
YEARLY LOW
14.4743 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.1733 UAH

2018 AWG to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 16.1902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 14.4743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7158 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.9080 to the December average rate of 15.4123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.1902 was up 3.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.7056, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80,951 UAH
2017 Average 74,074 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 72,372 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,579.19 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.0347
14.5147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 14.9613, compared to 15.3852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.9613
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.3852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.7247 UAH (High: 15.7657 / Low: 15.0410). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1819 UAH (High: 14.7329 / Low: 14.5510).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7247
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1819

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7480 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 15.9080) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.1473), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7608 (+5.02%).

2018 Avg (January) 15.9080
2017 Avg (January) 15.1473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.1902 15.5046 15.9080
February 15.5525 14.8548 15.1600
March 15.0997 14.5283 14.7356
April 14.9347 14.4743 14.6512
May 14.7329 14.5510 14.6413
June 14.8171 14.5675 14.6718
July 14.9881 14.6409 14.7471
August 15.7657 15.0410 15.3529
September 15.8881 15.5689 15.6815
October 15.7451 15.5066 15.6058
November 15.7380 15.2951 15.5115
December 15.7304 15.1961 15.4123