YEARLY HIGH
1.4603 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.6531 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0280 ARS

2018 UAH to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 1.4603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.6531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8072 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6673 to the December average rate of 1.3626, the exchange rate registered a net change of 104.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4603 was up 110.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6930, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,301 ARS
2017 Average 3,115 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 3,266 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,035.92 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4380
0.5972
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to ARS 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 0.8092, compared to 1.2469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3758 ARS (High: 1.3711 / Low: 0.9952). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0221 ARS (High: 0.7837 / Low: 0.7616).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3758
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0221

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0503 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0503

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.3679) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6582), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7096 (+107.81%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.3679
2017 Avg (September) 0.6582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7074 0.6531 0.6673
February 0.7505 0.6956 0.7306
March 0.7797 0.7475 0.7686
April 0.7837 0.7616 0.7737
May 0.9560 0.7877 0.8995
June 1.0953 0.9517 1.0155
July 1.1002 1.0190 1.0470
August 1.3711 0.9952 1.0841
September 1.4603 1.3037 1.3679
October 1.3988 1.2743 1.3176
November 1.4011 1.2595 1.3019
December 1.3955 1.2956 1.3626