2018 UAH to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 UAH to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the UAH to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 68.7046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 60.9978.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7068 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.9082 to the December average rate of 65.1541, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 68.7046 was up 0.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 68.6958, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UAH based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
UAH to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 66.1769, compared to 64.6722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5047 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.2765 BIF (High: 65.9429 / Low: 62.6664). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4284 BIF (High: 68.4365 / Low: 67.0081).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.6235 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 67.6646) against the same month in 2017 (average: 64.5213), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1434 (+4.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63.4656 | 60.9978 | 61.9082 |
| February | 65.8554 | 63.2525 | 65.0186 |
| March | 68.3955 | 65.4591 | 67.1576 |
| April | 68.4365 | 67.0081 | 67.7225 |
| May | 68.7046 | 66.9108 | 67.6646 |
| June | 68.3293 | 66.7681 | 67.5902 |
| July | 68.0943 | 65.8138 | 67.1519 |
| August | 65.9429 | 62.6664 | 64.5285 |
| September | 63.6500 | 62.2006 | 62.9777 |
| October | 64.8646 | 62.8850 | 63.7674 |
| November | 65.8735 | 63.3953 | 64.4536 |
| December | 66.0095 | 63.3112 | 65.1541 |