YEARLY HIGH
0.0563 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.0503 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0528 UAH

2018 SYP to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 0.0503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0553 to the December average rate of 0.0539, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0563 was down 56.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1293, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 281 UAH
2017 Average 478 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 252 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.81 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0558
0.0504
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0519, compared to 0.0537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0025 UAH (High: 0.0549 / Low: 0.0523). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 UAH (High: 0.0511 / Low: 0.0506).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0553) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1273), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0720 (-56.56%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0553
2017 Avg (January) 0.1273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0563 0.0539 0.0553
February 0.0541 0.0519 0.0527
March 0.0523 0.0504 0.0511
April 0.0515 0.0503 0.0508
May 0.0511 0.0506 0.0508
June 0.0514 0.0505 0.0509
July 0.0521 0.0509 0.0512
August 0.0549 0.0523 0.0534
September 0.0553 0.0544 0.0547
October 0.0550 0.0542 0.0545
November 0.0550 0.0535 0.0542
December 0.0550 0.0531 0.0539