YEARLY HIGH
14.4902 UAH
YEARLY LOW
12.9533 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.5991 UAH

2018 BBD to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 14.4902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 12.9533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5369 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2413 to the December average rate of 13.8725, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.4902 was up 3.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.0565, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 72,451 UAH
2017 Average 66,493 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 64,766 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,684.32 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.3572
12.9659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 13.3767, compared to 13.8216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3767
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.6518 UAH (High: 14.1300 / Low: 13.4782). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1480 UAH (High: 13.1675 / Low: 13.0195).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6518
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1480

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6665 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6665

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 14.2413) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.6199), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6214 (+4.56%).

2018 Avg (January) 14.2413
2017 Avg (January) 13.6199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.4902 13.8786 14.2413
February 13.9292 13.3656 13.5748
March 13.4765 12.9665 13.1517
April 13.2546 12.9533 13.0818
May 13.1675 13.0195 13.0918
June 13.2465 13.0143 13.1187
July 13.4259 13.1036 13.1894
August 14.1300 13.4782 13.7607
September 14.2397 14.0160 14.0983
October 14.1705 13.9559 14.0466
November 14.1642 13.7695 13.9621
December 14.1573 13.6765 13.8725