YEARLY HIGH
1.8818 UAH
YEARLY LOW
1.6751 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7614 UAH

2018 MVR to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 1.8818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 1.6751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2067 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8491 to the December average rate of 1.7952, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8818 was up 3.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8255, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,409 UAH
2017 Average 8,617 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 8,375 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,033.65 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8652
1.6727
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 1.7323, compared to 1.7906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0583 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0799 UAH (High: 1.8090 / Low: 1.7291). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0231 UAH (High: 1.8421 / Low: 1.8191).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0799
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0231

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 0.0903 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0903

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.8491) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7727), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0764 (+4.31%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.8491
2017 Avg (January) 1.7727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8818 1.8024 1.8491
February 1.8090 1.7291 1.7589
March 1.7434 1.6774 1.7025
April 1.7203 1.6751 1.6958
May 1.7040 1.6771 1.6888
June 1.7192 1.6818 1.6985
July 1.7425 1.7007 1.7098
August 1.8279 1.7493 1.7829
September 1.8421 1.8191 1.8282
October 1.8353 1.8063 1.8204
November 1.8335 1.7813 1.8069
December 1.8327 1.7681 1.7952