YEARLY HIGH
0.0772 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0690 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0736 BBD

2018 UAH to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 0.0772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0702 to the December average rate of 0.0721, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0772 was down 2.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0790, 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 386 BBD
2017 Average 376 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 345 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.94 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0771
0.0696
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to BBD 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 0.0748, compared to 0.0724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0034 BBD (High: 0.0742 / Low: 0.0708). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BBD (High: 0.0768 / Low: 0.0759).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0764) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0745), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+2.64%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0764
2017 Avg (April) 0.0745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0721 0.0690 0.0702
February 0.0748 0.0718 0.0737
March 0.0771 0.0742 0.0760
April 0.0772 0.0754 0.0764
May 0.0768 0.0759 0.0764
June 0.0768 0.0755 0.0762
July 0.0763 0.0745 0.0758
August 0.0742 0.0708 0.0727
September 0.0713 0.0702 0.0709
October 0.0717 0.0706 0.0712
November 0.0726 0.0706 0.0716
December 0.0731 0.0706 0.0721