YEARLY HIGH
5.5927 UAH
YEARLY LOW
5.1952 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4488 UAH

2026 SBD to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SBD to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 5.5927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 5.1952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3974 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2951 to the December average rate of 5.5379, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.5927 was up 7.26% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.2142, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,963 UAH
2025 Average 25,087 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 25,976 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,987.18 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.5849
5.2687
JanuMarcMayJuly

SBD 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 5.4340, compared to 5.5379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1692 UAH (High: 5.3644 / Low: 5.1952). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0567 UAH (High: 5.5216 / Low: 5.4649).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1692
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0567

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0207 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 5.5585) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.9831), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5755 (+11.55%).

2026 Avg (June) 5.5585
2025 Avg (June) 4.9831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3644 5.1952 5.2951
February 5.3815 5.3149 5.3579
March 5.5187 5.3504 5.4458
April 5.5015 5.3808 5.4427
May 5.5216 5.4649 5.5038
June 5.5927 5.5127 5.5585
July 5.5792 5.4962 5.5379