YEARLY HIGH
7.7055 UAH
YEARLY LOW
6.4525 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9017 UAH

2018 RON to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 7.7055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 6.4525.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2530 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4714 to the December average rate of 6.7888, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.7055 was up 6.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.2323, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,527 UAH
2017 Average 32,873 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 32,262 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,265.11 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.5616
6.4795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 6.9602, compared to 6.8433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.4738 UAH (High: 7.7055 / Low: 7.2317). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0958 UAH (High: 7.1270 / Low: 7.0312).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4738
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0958

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 0.2704 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2704

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 7.4714) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.4320), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0394 (+16.16%).

2018 Avg (January) 7.4714
2017 Avg (January) 6.4320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.7055 7.2317 7.4714
February 7.4884 7.0565 7.2010
March 7.1002 6.8640 6.9592
April 7.0061 6.8018 6.8914
May 6.8151 6.4847 6.6683
June 6.6257 6.4525 6.5697
July 6.7914 6.5468 6.6327
August 7.1087 6.6542 6.8390
September 7.1270 7.0312 7.0733
October 7.0043 6.8331 6.9154
November 6.9257 6.7173 6.8106
December 6.9226 6.7116 6.7888