YEARLY HIGH
2.6510 BTN
YEARLY LOW
2.1954 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5145 BTN

2018 UAH to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 2.6510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 2.1954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4556 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2342 to the December average rate of 2.5465, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6510 was up 2.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5857, 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 13,255 BTN
2017 Average 12,236 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 10,977 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,277.81 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6583
2.1956
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to BTN 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 2.4581, compared to 2.5709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4581
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1403 BTN (High: 2.6108 / Low: 2.4704). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0460 BTN (High: 2.5516 / Low: 2.5055).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1403
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0460

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0761 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.6198) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4423), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1775 (+7.27%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.6198
2017 Avg (October) 2.4423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2885 2.1954 2.2342
February 2.4182 2.2915 2.3716
March 2.5076 2.4182 2.4724
April 2.5603 2.4571 2.5099
May 2.6135 2.5310 2.5776
June 2.6119 2.5603 2.5829
July 2.6278 2.5540 2.6034
August 2.5516 2.5055 2.5273
September 2.5881 2.5010 2.5556
October 2.6510 2.5782 2.6198
November 2.6108 2.4704 2.5730
December 2.5968 2.4706 2.5465