YEARLY HIGH
0.4514 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.3539 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4033 UAH

2018 HTG to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.4514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.3539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0975 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4416 to the December average rate of 0.3649, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4514 was up 2.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4406, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,257 UAH
2017 Average 2,048 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 1,770 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 487.51 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4493
0.3572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.4134, compared to 0.3932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0301 UAH (High: 0.3840 / Low: 0.3539). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 UAH (High: 0.4121 / Low: 0.4035).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0301
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0197 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4416) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4079), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0338 (+8.28%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4416
2017 Avg (January) 0.4079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4514 0.4290 0.4416
February 0.4350 0.4175 0.4233
March 0.4193 0.4034 0.4081
April 0.4101 0.3998 0.4039
May 0.4101 0.4004 0.4051
June 0.4066 0.3930 0.3986
July 0.4044 0.3885 0.3973
August 0.4168 0.3997 0.4086
September 0.4121 0.4035 0.4064
October 0.4051 0.3910 0.3975
November 0.3932 0.3784 0.3846
December 0.3840 0.3539 0.3649