2018 GMD to UAH Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6040 UAH

YEARLY LOW

0.5465 UAH

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5655 UAH

2018 GMD to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.6040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 0.5465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0575 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5934 to the December average rate of 0.5609, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6040 was down 5.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6368, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,020 UAH

2017 Average 2,905 UAH

Yearly Trough Low 2,733 UAH

Transaction Impact: A difference of 287.44 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5974

0.5490

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.5647, compared to 0.5664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5647

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0299 UAH (High: 0.6040 / Low: 0.5741). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 UAH (High: 0.5587 / Low: 0.5521).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0299

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0199 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5934) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6257), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0323 (-5.17%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5934

2017 Avg (January) 0.6257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6040	0.5741	0.5934
February	0.5871	0.5659	0.5735
March	0.5710	0.5490	0.5560
April	0.5594	0.5476	0.5540
May	0.5587	0.5521	0.5551
June	0.5611	0.5519	0.5560
July	0.5585	0.5465	0.5530
August	0.5883	0.5595	0.5721
September	0.5929	0.5727	0.5810
October	0.5732	0.5644	0.5677
November	0.5723	0.5549	0.5636
December	0.5721	0.5542	0.5609