YEARLY HIGH
3.0290 UAH
YEARLY LOW
2.5101 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6715 UAH

2018 BWP to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 3.0290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 2.5101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5189 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9235 to the December average rate of 2.5944, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0290 was up 5.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8646, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,145 UAH
2017 Average 12,858 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 12,551 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,594.48 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.9598
2.5237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 2.7380, compared to 2.6050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1742 UAH (High: 3.0290 / Low: 2.8548). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0692 UAH (High: 2.6580 / Low: 2.5889).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1742
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0692

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0910 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0910

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.9235) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5736), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3499 (+13.60%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.9235
2017 Avg (January) 2.5736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0290 2.8548 2.9235
February 2.9070 2.7875 2.8407
March 2.8073 2.7091 2.7497
April 2.7717 2.6621 2.7081
May 2.6726 2.6024 2.6392
June 2.6265 2.5204 2.5667
July 2.6314 2.5101 2.5600
August 2.6594 2.5355 2.6033
September 2.6796 2.5699 2.6141
October 2.6580 2.5889 2.6329
November 2.6967 2.5852 2.6255
December 2.6819 2.5357 2.5944