YEARLY HIGH
1.0587 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.9419 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9829 UAH

2018 ETB to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 1.0587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 0.9419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1168 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0375 to the December average rate of 0.9840, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0587 was down 13.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2282, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,294 UAH
2017 Average 5,575 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 4,709 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 584.22 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0462
0.9429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.9728, compared to 0.9931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0492 UAH (High: 1.0224 / Low: 0.9732). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 UAH (High: 0.9569 / Low: 0.9462).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0492
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

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 0.0503 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0503

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.0375) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2075), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1699 (-14.07%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.0375
2017 Avg (January) 1.2075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0587 1.0111 1.0375
February 1.0162 0.9699 0.9872
March 0.9808 0.9419 0.9565
April 0.9660 0.9432 0.9521
May 0.9569 0.9462 0.9515
June 0.9615 0.9447 0.9520
July 0.9764 0.9469 0.9568
August 1.0224 0.9732 0.9957
September 1.0297 1.0034 1.0169
October 1.0202 0.9985 1.0077
November 1.0085 0.9828 0.9974
December 1.0053 0.9627 0.9840