YEARLY HIGH
4.3090 JPY
YEARLY LOW
3.7521 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0619 JPY

2018 UAH to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 4.3090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 3.7521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5569 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8969 to the December average rate of 4.0422, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.3090 was down 2.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.4010, 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 21,545 JPY
2017 Average 21,088 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 18,761 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,784.44 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.2557
3.8643
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to JPY 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 4.0666, compared to 4.0571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0666
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2781 JPY (High: 4.0303 / Low: 3.7521). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0876 JPY (High: 4.2506 / Low: 4.1630).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2781
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0876

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 0.1890 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1890

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 4.2231) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.3326), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1095 (-2.53%).

2018 Avg (July) 4.2231
2017 Avg (July) 4.3326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0303 3.7521 3.8969
February 4.0519 3.9302 3.9742
March 4.1056 3.9391 4.0302
April 4.1886 3.9906 4.1131
May 4.2526 4.1432 4.1888
June 4.2506 4.1630 4.1964
July 4.3090 4.1432 4.2231
August 4.1386 3.9292 4.0341
September 4.0253 3.9092 3.9737
October 4.0616 3.9567 4.0122
November 4.0969 4.0036 4.0573
December 4.0916 3.9548 4.0422