YEARLY HIGH
13.8910 NGN
YEARLY LOW
12.4421 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2971 NGN

2018 UAH to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 13.8910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 12.4421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4490 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6460 to the December average rate of 13.1211, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.8910 was down 2.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.2998, 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 69,455 NGN
2017 Average 62,778 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 62,210 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,244.90 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.8668
12.5350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to NGN 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 13.4767, compared to 13.1174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3592 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4767
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.1174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.5742 NGN (High: 13.3892 / Low: 12.8150). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2128 NGN (High: 13.8638 / Low: 13.6510).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5742
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5511 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5511

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 13.6930) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.6386), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0543 (+17.65%).

2018 Avg (March) 13.6930
2017 Avg (March) 11.6386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9663 12.4421 12.6460
February 13.4842 12.9292 13.2800
March 13.8910 13.3730 13.6930
April 13.8786 13.5802 13.7541
May 13.8638 13.6510 13.7558
June 13.8343 13.5820 13.7312
July 13.7748 13.4342 13.6716
August 13.3892 12.8150 13.1205
September 12.9410 12.6294 12.8417
October 13.0347 12.8218 12.9332
November 13.2358 12.8493 13.0165
December 13.3100 12.8760 13.1211