YEARLY HIGH
0.1440 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.1149 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1329 PLN

2018 UAH to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 0.1440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.1149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0291 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1198 to the December average rate of 0.1359, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1440 was down 7.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1564, 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 720 PLN
2017 Average 710 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 574 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145.74 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1427
0.1177
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to PLN 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 0.1306, compared to 0.1352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1352

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0097 PLN (High: 0.1246 / Low: 0.1149). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 PLN (High: 0.1322 / Low: 0.1292).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.1402) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1417), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-1.09%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.1402
2017 Avg (July) 0.1417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1246 0.1149 0.1198
February 0.1271 0.1193 0.1244
March 0.1314 0.1266 0.1298
April 0.1337 0.1286 0.1306
May 0.1439 0.1349 0.1385
June 0.1434 0.1385 0.1406
July 0.1440 0.1362 0.1402
August 0.1388 0.1301 0.1350
September 0.1322 0.1292 0.1309
October 0.1362 0.1312 0.1334
November 0.1375 0.1328 0.1355
December 0.1377 0.1335 0.1359