YEARLY HIGH
28.9803 UAH
YEARLY LOW
25.9066 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.1983 UAH

2018 BSD to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BSD to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 28.9803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 25.9066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0737 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.4825 to the December average rate of 27.7449, 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 28.9803 was up 3.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 28.1129, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 144,902 UAH
2017 Average 132,994 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 129,533 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,368.65 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.7144
25.9317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BSD 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 26.7533, compared to 27.6432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8898 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.7533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.6432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.3035 UAH (High: 28.2600 / Low: 26.9565). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2960 UAH (High: 26.3350 / Low: 26.0390).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.3035
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2960

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 1.3330 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3330

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 28.4825) against the same month in 2017 (average: 27.2520), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2305 (+4.52%).

2018 Avg (January) 28.4825
2017 Avg (January) 27.2520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.9803 27.7571 28.4825
February 27.8584 26.7312 27.1496
March 26.9530 25.9330 26.3034
April 26.5092 25.9066 26.1636
May 26.3350 26.0390 26.1836
June 26.4931 26.0286 26.2374
July 26.8518 26.2073 26.3789
August 28.2600 26.9565 27.5213
September 28.4794 28.0320 28.1965
October 28.3410 27.9118 28.0932
November 28.3284 27.5390 27.9243
December 28.3146 27.3529 27.7449