2018 LSL to UAH Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4427 UAH

YEARLY LOW

1.8060 UAH

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0675 UAH

2018 LSL to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 2.4427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 1.8060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6367 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3378 to the December average rate of 1.9461, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4427 was up 6.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2881, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,214 UAH

2017 Average 10,000 UAH

Yearly Trough Low 9,030 UAH

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,183.75 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3802

1.8710

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 2.1806, compared to 1.9543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1806

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.2013 UAH (High: 2.0073 / Low: 1.8060). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0808 UAH (High: 2.2672 / Low: 2.1864).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2013

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0808

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1066 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.3378) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0126), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3251 (+16.16%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.3378

2017 Avg (January) 2.0126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4427	2.2648	2.3378
February	2.3539	2.2248	2.2944
March	2.2672	2.1864	2.2185
April	2.2379	2.0999	2.1636
May	2.1329	2.0498	2.0881
June	2.0827	1.9045	1.9815
July	2.0498	1.8937	1.9676
August	2.0813	1.9102	1.9829
September	2.0073	1.8060	1.9134
October	1.9944	1.8844	1.9337
November	2.0691	1.9320	1.9822
December	2.0645	1.8797	1.9461