YEARLY HIGH
7.7276 UAH
YEARLY LOW
6.9080 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2514 UAH

2018 SAR to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 7.7276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 6.9080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8196 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5948 to the December average rate of 7.3955, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.7276 was up 3.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.4964, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,638 UAH
2017 Average 35,460 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 34,540 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,098.03 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.6566
6.9149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 7.1331, compared to 7.3697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3478 UAH (High: 7.5354 / Low: 7.1876). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0834 UAH (High: 7.0222 / Low: 6.9388).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3478
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0834

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3555 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3555

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 7.5948) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.2646), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3302 (+4.55%).

2018 Avg (January) 7.5948
2017 Avg (January) 7.2646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.7276 7.4021 7.5948
February 7.4286 7.1269 7.2393
March 7.1862 6.9144 7.0137
April 7.0674 6.9080 6.9768
May 7.0222 6.9388 6.9794
June 7.0637 6.9158 6.9949
July 7.1599 6.9879 7.0337
August 7.5354 7.1876 7.3381
September 7.5921 7.4743 7.5179
October 7.5552 7.4411 7.4899
November 7.5510 7.3396 7.4431
December 7.5464 7.2919 7.3955