YEARLY HIGH
0.4555 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.3772 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3985 UAH

2018 BTN to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.4555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 0.3772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0783 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4476 to the December average rate of 0.3928, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4555 was up 3.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,277 UAH
2017 Average 2,044 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 1,886 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 391.38 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4542
0.3751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.4079, compared to 0.3891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4079
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0229 UAH (High: 0.4364 / Low: 0.4135). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 UAH (High: 0.3991 / Low: 0.3919).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0229
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0259 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4476) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4002), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0475 (+11.87%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4476
2017 Avg (January) 0.4002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4555 0.4370 0.4476
February 0.4364 0.4135 0.4218
March 0.4135 0.3988 0.4045
April 0.4070 0.3906 0.3985
May 0.3951 0.3826 0.3880
June 0.3906 0.3829 0.3872
July 0.3915 0.3805 0.3841
August 0.3991 0.3919 0.3957
September 0.3998 0.3864 0.3913
October 0.3879 0.3772 0.3817
November 0.4048 0.3830 0.3888
December 0.4048 0.3851 0.3928