YEARLY HIGH
44.4345 UAH
YEARLY LOW
1.7068 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.8230 UAH

2026 CUP to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CUP to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 44.4345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.7068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.7278 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.9928 to the December average rate of 1.7281, the exchange rate registered a net change of -95.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 44.4345 was up 4.56% compared to the 2025 peak of 42.4972, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 222,173 UAH
2025 Average 208,422 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 8,534 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 213,638.76 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

48.0343
-2.4931
JanuMarcMayJuly

CUP 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 28.5200, compared to 1.7319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.7881 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.5200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 42.4969 UAH (High: 44.2080 / Low: 1.7111). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 UAH (High: 1.7281 / Low: 1.7281).

April Spread (Volatile) ±42.4969
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 35.9978 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -35.9978

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 43.8237) against the same month in 2025 (average: 41.4399), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3838 (+5.75%).

2026 Avg (March) 43.8237
2025 Avg (March) 41.4399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.4846 42.3071 42.9928
February 43.2949 42.8281 43.1329
March 44.4345 43.0448 43.8237
April 44.2080 1.7111 37.7153
May 1.7207 1.7068 1.7175
June 1.7480 1.7201 1.7378
July 1.7473 1.7269 1.7357
August 1.7281 1.7281 1.7281