YEARLY HIGH
3.3082 UAH
YEARLY LOW
2.9619 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1086 UAH

2018 SVC to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 3.3082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 2.9619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3463 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2558 to the December average rate of 3.1709, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.3082 was up 2.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.2172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,541 UAH
2017 Average 15,203 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 14,810 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,731.36 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.2824
2.9639
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 3.0575, compared to 3.1597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1475 UAH (High: 3.2283 / Low: 3.0809). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0325 UAH (High: 3.0091 / Low: 2.9766).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1475
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0325

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 0.1537 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1537

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3.2558) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.1142), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1417 (+4.55%).

2018 Avg (January) 3.2558
2017 Avg (January) 3.1142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3082 3.1758 3.2558
February 3.1830 3.0549 3.1021
March 3.0804 2.9641 3.0065
April 3.0269 2.9619 2.9904
May 3.0091 2.9766 2.9921
June 3.0275 2.9747 2.9980
July 3.0700 2.9948 3.0145
August 3.2283 3.0809 3.1465
September 3.2531 3.2056 3.2218
October 3.2384 3.1904 3.2115
November 3.2389 3.1502 3.1929
December 3.2349 3.1286 3.1709