YEARLY HIGH
0.2847 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.2357 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2491 UAH

2018 NPR to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.2847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.2357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0489 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2798 to the December average rate of 0.2455, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2847 was up 3.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2755, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,423 UAH
2017 Average 1,277 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 1,179 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 244.74 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2839
0.2344
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.2550, compared to 0.2432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2550
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0143 UAH (High: 0.2728 / Low: 0.2584). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 UAH (High: 0.2494 / Low: 0.2449).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2798) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2502), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0296 (+11.84%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2798
2017 Avg (January) 0.2502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2847 0.2731 0.2798
February 0.2728 0.2584 0.2636
March 0.2585 0.2493 0.2528
April 0.2543 0.2441 0.2490
May 0.2470 0.2391 0.2425
June 0.2441 0.2393 0.2420
July 0.2447 0.2378 0.2401
August 0.2494 0.2449 0.2473
September 0.2499 0.2415 0.2446
October 0.2424 0.2357 0.2386
November 0.2529 0.2394 0.2430
December 0.2530 0.2407 0.2455