YEARLY HIGH
0.1350 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.0728 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0767 UAH

2018 MRO to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.1350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 0.0728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0622 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0803 to the December average rate of 0.0777, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1350 was up 70.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0792, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 675 UAH
2017 Average 370 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 364 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 310.91 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0832
0.0727
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0753, compared to 0.0781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0568 UAH (High: 0.1350 / Low: 0.0782). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 UAH (High: 0.0741 / Low: 0.0732).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0568
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0823) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0738), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0085 (+11.50%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0823
2017 Avg (October) 0.0738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0815 0.0782 0.0803
February 0.0784 0.0753 0.0764
March 0.0757 0.0731 0.0740
April 0.0745 0.0728 0.0736
May 0.0741 0.0732 0.0736
June 0.0744 0.0730 0.0737
July 0.0755 0.0736 0.0741
August 0.0792 0.0758 0.0772
September 0.0798 0.0784 0.0789
October 0.1350 0.0782 0.0823
November 0.0794 0.0771 0.0782
December 0.0793 0.0766 0.0777