YEARLY HIGH
0.0292 SHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0243 SHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0276 SHP

2018 UAH to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 0.0292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.0243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0254 to the December average rate of 0.0285, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0292 was down 5.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0308, 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 146 SHP
2017 Average 146 SHP
Yearly Trough Low 122 SHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.66 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0291
0.0251
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to SHP 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 0.0272, compared to 0.0280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0021 SHP (High: 0.0264 / Low: 0.0243). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SHP (High: 0.0274 / Low: 0.0268).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0288) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0297), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-3.00%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0288
2017 Avg (July) 0.0297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0264 0.0243 0.0254
February 0.0270 0.0252 0.0264
March 0.0278 0.0267 0.0272
April 0.0277 0.0267 0.0272
May 0.0289 0.0279 0.0284
June 0.0291 0.0285 0.0287
July 0.0292 0.0284 0.0288
August 0.0288 0.0272 0.0282
September 0.0274 0.0268 0.0272
October 0.0279 0.0270 0.0273
November 0.0284 0.0273 0.0278
December 0.0289 0.0277 0.0285