YEARLY HIGH
62.4904 CDF
YEARLY LOW
55.1253 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.6007 CDF

2018 UAH to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 62.4904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 55.1253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3651 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.2252 to the December average rate of 58.5999, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 62.4904 was down 2.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 63.8966, 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 312,452 CDF
2017 Average 274,524 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 275,626 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,825.46 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

62.2724
55.6754
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to CDF 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 60.3308, compared to 58.8705 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.3308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.8705

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 3.5220 CDF (High: 62.3729 / Low: 58.8509). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6976 CDF (High: 62.0608 / Low: 61.3632).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.5220
May Spread (Stable) ±0.6976

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 2.3135 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 61.4834) against the same month in 2017 (average: 49.3164), the exchange rate shifted by +12.1670 (+24.67%).

2018 Avg (March) 61.4834
2017 Avg (March) 49.3164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.8829 55.1253 56.2252
February 60.4561 57.6122 59.3375
March 62.4904 60.2368 61.4834
April 62.3028 60.9223 61.7227
May 62.0608 61.3632 61.6709
June 62.0149 60.9277 61.5454
July 62.3729 58.8509 61.4272
August 60.4462 58.1097 59.1137
September 58.5381 57.3798 58.0020
October 58.5296 56.9661 57.9530
November 59.2577 57.1125 58.1271
December 60.0224 56.8610 58.5999