2018 PGK to UAH Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 PGK to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the PGK to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 9.0137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 7.8756.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1381 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8384 to the December average rate of 8.2413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.0137 was up 3.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.7499, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
PGK to UAH Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.2559, compared to 8.2952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0393 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.3921 UAH (High: 9.0137 / Low: 8.6216). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1280 UAH (High: 8.5659 / Low: 8.4379).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.3985 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 8.8384) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.5772), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2612 (+3.05%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.0137 | 8.6216 | 8.8384 |
| February | 8.6652 | 8.2963 | 8.4399 |
| March | 8.3604 | 8.0444 | 8.1594 |
| April | 8.2173 | 7.9853 | 8.0602 |
| May | 8.0915 | 7.9428 | 8.0193 |
| June | 8.1082 | 7.8756 | 8.0180 |
| July | 8.1616 | 7.9626 | 8.0238 |
| August | 8.5259 | 8.1432 | 8.3167 |
| September | 8.5659 | 8.4379 | 8.4853 |
| October | 8.4734 | 8.3145 | 8.3863 |
| November | 8.4471 | 8.2011 | 8.3176 |
| December | 8.3754 | 8.0749 | 8.2413 |