YEARLY HIGH
0.4262 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.3717 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3990 UAH

2019 RUB to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 0.4262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.3717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0545 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4182 to the December average rate of 0.3748, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4262 was down 17.33% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5155, 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 2,131 UAH
2018 Average 2,173 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 1,859 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 272.43 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4225
0.3705
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 0.4127, compared to 0.3853 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3853

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0298 UAH (High: 0.4262 / Low: 0.3964). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 UAH (High: 0.3822 / Low: 0.3717).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0298
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0231 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.4119) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4604), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0485 (-10.53%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.4119
2018 Avg (March) 0.4604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4246 0.3996 0.4182
February 0.4236 0.4076 0.4129
March 0.4262 0.3964 0.4119
April 0.4211 0.4076 0.4145
May 0.4116 0.4003 0.4064
June 0.4189 0.4064 0.4125
July 0.4178 0.3946 0.4064
August 0.3948 0.3726 0.3833
September 0.3878 0.3725 0.3806
October 0.3944 0.3747 0.3860
November 0.3911 0.3720 0.3809
December 0.3822 0.3717 0.3748