YEARLY HIGH
0.3041 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2670 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2900 SBD

2018 UAH to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 0.3041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.2670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0371 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2728 to the December average rate of 0.2914, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3041 was down 1.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3084, 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 1,521 SBD
2017 Average 1,469 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,335 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 185.37 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3044
0.2699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to SBD 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 0.2920, compared to 0.2879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2920
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0178 SBD (High: 0.2998 / Low: 0.2821). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 SBD (High: 0.3037 / Low: 0.2997).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0178
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.2999) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3020), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-0.68%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.2999
2017 Avg (July) 0.3020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2794 0.2670 0.2728
February 0.2899 0.2781 0.2857
March 0.2991 0.2893 0.2954
April 0.3008 0.2935 0.2975
May 0.3031 0.2936 0.2991
June 0.3037 0.2997 0.3016
July 0.3041 0.2938 0.2999
August 0.2927 0.2792 0.2867
September 0.2814 0.2770 0.2798
October 0.2850 0.2796 0.2832
November 0.2907 0.2819 0.2864
December 0.2998 0.2821 0.2914