YEARLY HIGH
0.4232 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.3788 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3974 UAH

2018 KGS to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.4232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 0.3788.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0443 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4125 to the December average rate of 0.4038, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4232 was down 7.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4551, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,116 UAH
2017 Average 1,934 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 1,894 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 221.63 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4170
0.3788
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.3907, compared to 0.4041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3907
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0191 UAH (High: 0.4147 / Low: 0.3956). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 UAH (High: 0.3838 / Low: 0.3803).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0191
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4125) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3929), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0197 (+5.01%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4125
2017 Avg (January) 0.3929

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4232 0.4048 0.4125
February 0.4070 0.3894 0.3973
March 0.3960 0.3802 0.3859
April 0.3883 0.3788 0.3826
May 0.3838 0.3803 0.3820
June 0.3879 0.3809 0.3841
July 0.3941 0.3837 0.3866
August 0.4147 0.3956 0.4039
September 0.4180 0.4114 0.4138
October 0.4142 0.4072 0.4100
November 0.4123 0.4008 0.4064
December 0.4121 0.3981 0.4038