2018 RUB to UAH Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5155 UAH

YEARLY LOW

0.3941 UAH

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4348 UAH

2018 RUB to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.5155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.3941.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1214 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5027 to the December average rate of 0.4106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5155 was up 5.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4879, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,578 UAH

2017 Average 2,282 UAH

Yearly Trough Low 1,970 UAH

Transaction Impact: A difference of 607.19 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5119

0.4014

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.4516, compared to 0.4181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4516

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0506 UAH (High: 0.4632 / Low: 0.4125). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 UAH (High: 0.4240 / Low: 0.4134).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0506

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0294 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5027) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4551), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0476 (+10.47%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5027

2017 Avg (January) 0.4551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5155	0.4879	0.5027
February	0.4973	0.4633	0.4775
March	0.4743	0.4536	0.4604
April	0.4632	0.4125	0.4310
May	0.4257	0.4104	0.4201
June	0.4240	0.4134	0.4180
July	0.4313	0.4125	0.4197
August	0.4283	0.4011	0.4145
September	0.4319	0.4001	0.4173
October	0.4343	0.4184	0.4265
November	0.4284	0.4105	0.4197
December	0.4242	0.3941	0.4106