YEARLY HIGH
13.8699 KZT
YEARLY LOW
11.0991 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.6823 KZT

2018 UAH to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 13.8699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 11.0991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7708 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4799 to the December average rate of 13.4116, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.8699 was up 5.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.1590, 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 69,349 KZT
2017 Average 61,354 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 55,496 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,853.84 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.6048
11.2867
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to KZT 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 12.2248, compared to 13.1399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2248
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.1399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.9401 KZT (High: 13.5522 / Low: 12.6121). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1491 KZT (High: 12.6360 / Low: 12.4869).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.9401
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1491

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 0.0615 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0615

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 13.4116) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.1221), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2895 (+10.64%).

2018 Avg (December) 13.4116
2017 Avg (December) 12.1221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8557 11.0991 11.4799
February 12.1453 11.5617 11.8593
March 12.3813 11.9346 12.2002
April 12.7327 12.0519 12.4230
May 12.6360 12.4869 12.5543
June 12.9833 12.6338 12.8321
July 13.1891 12.9313 13.0549
August 13.2945 12.8727 12.9934
September 13.5522 12.6121 13.0164
October 13.2861 12.8506 13.0892
November 13.4793 13.0973 13.2738
December 13.8699 13.2441 13.4116