YEARLY HIGH
0.2882 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.2223 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2523 UAH

2018 ISK to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.2882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.2223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0659 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2773 to the December average rate of 0.2304, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2882 was up 5.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2721, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,441 UAH
2017 Average 1,249 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 1,112 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 329.33 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2823
0.2222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.2619, compared to 0.2427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2619
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0208 UAH (High: 0.2523 / Low: 0.2315). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 UAH (High: 0.2689 / Low: 0.2599).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0208
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2773) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2385), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0388 (+16.28%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2773
2017 Avg (January) 0.2385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2882 0.2684 0.2773
February 0.2790 0.2632 0.2689
March 0.2689 0.2599 0.2644
April 0.2682 0.2583 0.2626
May 0.2590 0.2452 0.2521
June 0.2506 0.2411 0.2457
July 0.2548 0.2440 0.2478
August 0.2638 0.2491 0.2557
September 0.2625 0.2474 0.2554
October 0.2523 0.2315 0.2400
November 0.2323 0.2223 0.2272
December 0.2386 0.2238 0.2304