YEARLY HIGH
0.0181 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.0160 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0168 UAH

2018 CDF to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.0181. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 0.0160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0178 to the December average rate of 0.0171, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0181 was down 22.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0234, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91 UAH
2017 Average 92 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 80 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.69 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0179
0.0160
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0166, compared to 0.0170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0010 UAH (High: 0.0170 / Low: 0.0160). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 UAH (High: 0.0163 / Low: 0.0161).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0178) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0225), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0047 (-20.79%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0178
2017 Avg (January) 0.0225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0181 0.0173 0.0178
February 0.0174 0.0165 0.0169
March 0.0166 0.0160 0.0163
April 0.0164 0.0161 0.0162
May 0.0163 0.0161 0.0162
June 0.0164 0.0161 0.0162
July 0.0170 0.0160 0.0163
August 0.0172 0.0165 0.0169
September 0.0174 0.0171 0.0172
October 0.0176 0.0171 0.0173
November 0.0175 0.0169 0.0172
December 0.0176 0.0167 0.0171