YEARLY HIGH
1.8298 GMD
YEARLY LOW
1.6556 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7692 GMD

2018 UAH to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 1.8298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1.6556.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1742 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6853 to the December average rate of 1.7830, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8298 was up 0.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8200, 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 9,149 GMD
2017 Average 8,618 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 8,278 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 870.82 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8207
1.6730
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to GMD 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 1.7722, compared to 1.7662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0876 GMD (High: 1.7873 / Low: 1.6998). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 GMD (High: 1.8111 / Low: 1.7900).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0876
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

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 0.0601 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0601

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 1.8084) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7761), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0323 (+1.82%).

2018 Avg (July) 1.8084
2017 Avg (July) 1.7761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7419 1.6556 1.6853
February 1.7670 1.7033 1.7438
March 1.8216 1.7512 1.7988
April 1.8262 1.7877 1.8050
May 1.8111 1.7900 1.8014
June 1.8119 1.7822 1.7987
July 1.8298 1.7906 1.8084
August 1.7873 1.6998 1.7483
September 1.7462 1.6867 1.7215
October 1.7718 1.7446 1.7614
November 1.8021 1.7474 1.7745
December 1.8044 1.7480 1.7830