YEARLY HIGH
0.5971 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.5237 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5485 UAH

2018 DOP to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.5971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 0.5237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0734 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5874 to the December average rate of 0.5506, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5971 was up 0.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5960, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,985 UAH
2017 Average 2,810 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 2,618 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 366.90 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5932
0.5228
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.5437, compared to 0.5533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0263 UAH (High: 0.5971 / Low: 0.5708). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 UAH (High: 0.5311 / Low: 0.5267).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0263
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0324 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5874) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5857), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+0.28%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5874
2017 Avg (January) 0.5857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5971 0.5708 0.5874
February 0.5720 0.5464 0.5550
March 0.5475 0.5244 0.5328
April 0.5369 0.5237 0.5288
May 0.5311 0.5267 0.5287
June 0.5349 0.5254 0.5298
July 0.5398 0.5270 0.5314
August 0.5649 0.5411 0.5522
September 0.5709 0.5602 0.5641
October 0.5736 0.5582 0.5626
November 0.5656 0.5517 0.5587
December 0.5658 0.5400 0.5506