YEARLY HIGH
131.4262 MGA
YEARLY LOW
110.7690 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
122.9208 MGA

2018 UAH to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 131.4262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 110.7690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.6573 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 113.8648 to the December average rate of 127.9963, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 131.4262 was up 3.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 126.6693, 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 657,131 MGA
2017 Average 587,020 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 553,845 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,286.34 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

130.3497
112.3662
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to MGA 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 120.9866, compared to 124.8549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8682 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 120.9866
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 124.8549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 6.9376 MGA (High: 129.3127 / Low: 122.3751). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9329 MGA (High: 124.8345 / Low: 120.9016).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6.9376
April Spread (Stable) ±3.9329

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 6.5535 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5535

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 128.8510) against the same month in 2017 (average: 119.1270), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7240 (+8.16%).

2018 Avg (November) 128.8510
2017 Avg (November) 119.1270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 116.5794 110.7690 113.8648
February 118.9136 114.5283 116.7353
March 122.4232 116.3261 119.7800
April 124.8345 120.9016 122.9308
May 127.4430 122.6505 124.4583
June 130.5915 125.6948 128.1506
July 129.3127 122.3751 126.7622
August 122.1095 117.8845 120.2087
September 122.1598 118.0662 120.6636
October 126.8642 121.7850 124.6474
November 131.4262 125.1287 128.8510
December 130.0543 125.9266 127.9963