YEARLY HIGH
1656.9952 IRR
YEARLY LOW
1243.4976 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1496.6494 IRR

2018 UAH to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 1656.9952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1243.4976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 413.4976 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1265.6085 to the December average rate of 1523.0835, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1656.9952 was up 26.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 1312.2410, 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 8,284,976 IRR
2017 Average 6,215,124 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 6,217,488 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,067,488.18 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1678.1733
1228.1027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to IRR 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 1442.4977, compared to 1550.8011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 108.3034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1442.4977
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1550.8011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 193.3822 IRR (High: 1615.5598 / Low: 1422.1776). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.7042 IRR (High: 1627.5931 / Low: 1602.8889).

May Spread (Volatile) ±193.3822
June Spread (Stable) ±24.7042

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 66.0391 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -66.0391

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 1640.6675) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1258.3453), the exchange rate shifted by +382.3221 (+30.38%).

2018 Avg (July) 1640.6675
2017 Avg (July) 1258.3453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1330.8586 1243.4976 1265.6085
February 1385.4088 1326.6303 1365.4131
March 1446.3932 1383.9826 1425.6738
April 1452.9705 1418.3026 1433.7512
May 1615.5598 1422.1776 1550.0184
June 1627.5931 1602.8889 1614.5211
July 1656.9952 1620.7416 1640.6675
August 1625.4061 1527.3630 1574.6284
September 1540.7250 1515.6514 1530.9539
October 1529.5319 1499.4485 1513.5810
November 1543.3617 1500.1628 1521.8922
December 1539.3229 1499.9237 1523.0835