YEARLY HIGH
1.7386 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.2424 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8531 SDG

2018 UAH to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 1.7386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.2424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4962 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2462 to the December average rate of 1.7156, the exchange rate registered a net change of 596.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7386 was up 559.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2637, 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 8,693 SDG
2017 Average 1,248 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 1,212 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,480.92 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8626
0.0993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to SDG 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 0.6032, compared to 1.1030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4999 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.0582 SDG (High: 1.6946 / Low: 0.6365). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 SDG (High: 0.6926 / Low: 0.6835).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.0582
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0277 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0277

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.7156) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2443), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4713 (+602.20%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.7156
2017 Avg (December) 0.2443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2532 0.2424 0.2462
February 0.6753 0.2525 0.6163
March 0.6998 0.6707 0.6876
April 0.6996 0.6790 0.6919
May 0.6926 0.6835 0.6899
June 0.6936 0.6810 0.6872
July 0.6883 0.6700 0.6827
August 0.6677 0.6372 0.6549
September 0.6441 0.6323 0.6393
October 1.6946 0.6365 1.2193
November 1.7318 1.6803 1.7064
December 1.7386 1.6889 1.7156