YEARLY HIGH
2.6901 RUB
YEARLY LOW
2.3462 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5103 RUB

2019 UAH to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the UAH to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 2.6901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 2.3462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3439 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3921 to the December average rate of 2.6681, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.6901 was up 6.02% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.5375, 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 13,451 RUB
2018 Average 11,552 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 11,731 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,719.49 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.6957
2.3645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to RUB 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 2.4235, compared to 2.5972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1737 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.1763 RUB (High: 2.5225 / Low: 2.3462). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0683 RUB (High: 2.4980 / Low: 2.4297).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1763
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0683

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0372 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0372

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 2.6681) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.4371), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2309 (+9.48%).

2019 Avg (December) 2.6681
2018 Avg (December) 2.4371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5025 2.3554 2.3921
February 2.4531 2.3607 2.4222
March 2.5225 2.3462 2.4287
April 2.4531 2.3746 2.4127
May 2.4980 2.4297 2.4607
June 2.4605 2.3875 2.4246
July 2.5340 2.3933 2.4609
August 2.6839 2.5330 2.6095
September 2.6845 2.5788 2.6281
October 2.6685 2.5358 2.5909
November 2.6878 2.5569 2.6257
December 2.6901 2.6162 2.6681