YEARLY HIGH
0.0191 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.0171 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0180 UAH

2018 LBP to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.0191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 0.0171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0188 to the December average rate of 0.0184, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0191 was up 2.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0186, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 96 UAH
2017 Average 88 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 85 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.29 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0190
0.0172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0177, compared to 0.0183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0008 UAH (High: 0.0187 / Low: 0.0178). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 UAH (High: 0.0175 / Low: 0.0173).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0188) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0181), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+4.09%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0188
2017 Avg (January) 0.0181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0191 0.0183 0.0188
February 0.0184 0.0176 0.0179
March 0.0178 0.0171 0.0174
April 0.0175 0.0172 0.0173
May 0.0174 0.0171 0.0173
June 0.0175 0.0173 0.0174
July 0.0178 0.0173 0.0174
August 0.0187 0.0178 0.0182
September 0.0188 0.0185 0.0186
October 0.0187 0.0184 0.0186
November 0.0187 0.0182 0.0185
December 0.0187 0.0181 0.0184