YEARLY HIGH
2.4386 UAH
YEARLY LOW
1.8325 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0660 UAH

2018 SZL to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 2.4386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 1.8325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6061 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3357 to the December average rate of 1.9497, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4386 was up 6.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2868, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,193 UAH
2017 Average 10,000 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 9,162 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,030.62 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3779
1.8711
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 2.1801, compared to 1.9519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1801
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1926 UAH (High: 2.0728 / Low: 1.8802). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0783 UAH (High: 2.2691 / Low: 2.1908).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1926
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0783

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.3357) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3244 (+16.13%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.3357
2017 Avg (January) 2.0112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4386 2.2503 2.3357
February 2.3387 2.2238 2.2924
March 2.2691 2.1908 2.2202
April 2.2383 2.0981 2.1642
May 2.1337 2.0469 2.0879
June 2.0819 1.9061 1.9802
July 2.0490 1.8945 1.9675
August 2.0390 1.8854 1.9646
September 2.0046 1.8325 1.9133
October 1.9957 1.8844 1.9348
November 2.0675 1.9306 1.9818
December 2.0728 1.8802 1.9497