YEARLY HIGH
0.5537 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.4094 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4861 LSL

2018 UAH to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.5537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.4094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1443 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4280 to the December average rate of 0.5142, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5537 was up 1.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5473, 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 2,769 LSL
2017 Average 2,503 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 2,047 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 721.70 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5325
0.4185
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to LSL 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 0.4602, compared to 0.5120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0518 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0555 LSL (High: 0.5537 / Low: 0.4982). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0163 LSL (High: 0.4574 / Low: 0.4411).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0555
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0163

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.5230) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0207 (+4.11%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.5230
2017 Avg (September) 0.5023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4415 0.4094 0.4280
February 0.4495 0.4248 0.4360
March 0.4574 0.4411 0.4508
April 0.4762 0.4469 0.4623
May 0.4878 0.4688 0.4790
June 0.5251 0.4802 0.5051
July 0.5281 0.4879 0.5084
August 0.5235 0.4805 0.5046
September 0.5537 0.4982 0.5230
October 0.5307 0.5014 0.5172
November 0.5176 0.4833 0.5046
December 0.5320 0.4844 0.5142