YEARLY HIGH
41.1446 UAH
YEARLY LOW
34.2032 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.3036 UAH

2018 FKP to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 41.1446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 34.2032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9414 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.3667 to the December average rate of 35.1498, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.1446 was up 8.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.9948, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 205,723 UAH
2017 Average 171,380 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 171,016 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,707.06 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

39.8279
34.2934
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 36.8270, compared to 35.7802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0467 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.8270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.7802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 3.2155 UAH (High: 41.1446 / Low: 37.9291). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6963 UAH (High: 35.1074 / Low: 34.4111).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.2155
June Spread (Stable) ±0.6963

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 1.5305 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 39.3667) against the same month in 2017 (average: 33.6411), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7256 (+17.02%).

2018 Avg (January) 39.3667
2017 Avg (January) 33.6411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.1446 37.9291 39.3667
February 39.7112 37.0730 37.9287
March 37.4017 36.0258 36.7455
April 37.4073 36.1222 36.7863
May 35.7801 34.6145 35.2558
June 35.1074 34.4111 34.8788
July 35.2267 34.2032 34.7546
August 36.7629 34.6680 35.4163
September 37.2442 36.4960 36.7684
October 37.0409 35.7862 36.5690
November 36.6724 35.2527 36.0233
December 36.1082 34.6135 35.1498