YEARLY HIGH
8.0146 GYD
YEARLY LOW
7.1734 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6669 GYD

2018 UAH to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 8.0146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 7.1734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8412 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2707 to the December average rate of 7.5374, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.0146 was down 2.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.2112, 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 40,073 GYD
2017 Average 39,006 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 35,867 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,206.03 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.0490
7.1999
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to GYD 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 7.7713, compared to 7.5625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3476 GYD (High: 7.7764 / Low: 7.4288). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0845 GYD (High: 8.0146 / Low: 7.9300).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3476
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0845

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3204 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 7.9782) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.8436), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1346 (+1.72%).

2018 Avg (May) 7.9782
2017 Avg (May) 7.8436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4374 7.1734 7.2707
February 7.7329 7.4505 7.6314
March 7.9926 7.7065 7.8692
April 7.9777 7.8301 7.9187
May 8.0146 7.9300 7.9782
June 8.0106 7.8797 7.9599
July 8.0058 7.7354 7.9136
August 7.7764 7.4288 7.5932
September 7.4510 7.3501 7.4127
October 7.4933 7.3718 7.4358
November 7.5822 7.3787 7.4822
December 7.6368 7.4054 7.5374