YEARLY HIGH
3.1648 UAH
YEARLY LOW
2.7250 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8979 UAH

2018 MAD to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 3.1648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 2.7250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4398 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0787 to the December average rate of 2.9087, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.1648 was up 5.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.0090, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,824 UAH
2017 Average 13,712 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 13,625 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,198.84 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.1102
2.7315
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 2.8799, compared to 2.9160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1611 UAH (High: 3.1648 / Low: 3.0037). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0401 UAH (High: 3.0168 / Low: 2.9767).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1611
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0401

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1245 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3.0787) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7078), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3708 (+13.69%).

2018 Avg (January) 3.0787
2017 Avg (January) 2.7078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1648 3.0037 3.0787
February 3.0535 2.9100 2.9541
March 2.9219 2.8237 2.8640
April 2.8813 2.8174 2.8400
May 2.8226 2.7300 2.7796
June 2.7813 2.7250 2.7631
July 2.8421 2.7612 2.7891
August 3.0019 2.8445 2.9024
September 3.0168 2.9767 2.9976
October 2.9903 2.9435 2.9623
November 2.9863 2.9021 2.9358
December 2.9729 2.8646 2.9087