YEARLY HIGH
0.5388 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.4739 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5011 SCR

2018 UAH to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.5388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.4739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0649 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4886 to the December average rate of 0.4929, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5388 was down 0.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5407, 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 2,694 SCR
2017 Average 2,555 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 2,369 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 324.50 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5222
0.4807
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to SCR 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 0.5090, compared to 0.4932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5090
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0387 SCR (High: 0.5174 / Low: 0.4787). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 SCR (High: 0.5208 / Low: 0.5116).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0387
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0196 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.5188) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4993), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0194 (+3.89%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.5188
2017 Avg (March) 0.4993

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5045 0.4739 0.4886
February 0.5174 0.4787 0.5016
March 0.5388 0.5085 0.5188
April 0.5273 0.5086 0.5150
May 0.5366 0.5109 0.5153
June 0.5208 0.5116 0.5149
July 0.5167 0.5058 0.5135
August 0.5041 0.4816 0.4939
September 0.5068 0.4779 0.4842
October 0.4967 0.4806 0.4858
November 0.4963 0.4814 0.4889
December 0.5064 0.4818 0.4929