YEARLY HIGH
0.0164 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.0146 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0153 UAH

2018 BIF to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.0164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 0.0146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0162 to the December average rate of 0.0154, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0164 was down 1.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0166, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 82 UAH
2017 Average 77 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 73 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.19 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0163
0.0146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0151, compared to 0.0155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0151
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0008 UAH (High: 0.0160 / Low: 0.0152). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 UAH (High: 0.0149 / Low: 0.0146).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0162) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0162), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.39%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0162
2017 Avg (January) 0.0162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0164 0.0158 0.0162
February 0.0158 0.0152 0.0154
March 0.0153 0.0146 0.0149
April 0.0149 0.0146 0.0148
May 0.0149 0.0146 0.0148
June 0.0150 0.0146 0.0148
July 0.0152 0.0147 0.0149
August 0.0160 0.0152 0.0155
September 0.0161 0.0157 0.0159
October 0.0159 0.0154 0.0157
November 0.0158 0.0152 0.0155
December 0.0158 0.0151 0.0154