YEARLY HIGH
13.0742 UAH
YEARLY LOW
11.2572 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.9695 UAH

2018 TOP to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 13.0742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 11.2572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8170 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6763 to the December average rate of 12.1841, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.0742 was up 5.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.4180, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,371 UAH
2017 Average 58,706 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 56,286 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,084.83 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.8044
11.2676
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 11.9299, compared to 12.0091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0792 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.6756 UAH (High: 13.0742 / Low: 12.3985). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1936 UAH (High: 12.3259 / Low: 12.1322).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6756
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1936

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4317 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 12.6763) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.8383), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8380 (+7.08%).

2018 Avg (January) 12.6763
2017 Avg (January) 11.8383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.0742 12.3985 12.6763
February 12.6557 11.9833 12.2623
March 12.1535 11.6253 11.8306
April 11.8857 11.6340 11.7655
May 11.8668 11.3658 11.5626
June 11.5946 11.3871 11.4822
July 11.5891 11.2572 11.3956
August 12.2309 11.6667 11.9112
September 12.3259 12.1322 12.2035
October 12.3020 12.1046 12.1881
November 12.3722 12.0203 12.1722
December 12.3657 11.9259 12.1841