YEARLY HIGH
306.7312 SLL
YEARLY LOW
234.1043 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
283.4541 SLL

2018 UAH to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 306.7312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 234.1043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.6269 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 269.1534 to the December average rate of 302.4227, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 306.7312 was up 3.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 297.6819, 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 1,533,656 SLL
2017 Average 1,406,114 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 1,170,522 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 363,134.62 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

308.4337
236.3017
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to SLL 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 282.7758, compared to 284.1324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 282.7758
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 284.1324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 69.0209 SLL (High: 303.1252 / Low: 234.1043). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5526 SLL (High: 300.5898 / Low: 296.0372).

August Spread (Volatile) ±69.0209
October Spread (Stable) ±4.5526

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 35.6946 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -35.6946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 302.4227) against the same month in 2017 (average: 277.6526), the exchange rate shifted by +24.7701 (+8.92%).

2018 Avg (December) 302.4227
2017 Avg (December) 277.6526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 276.1314 264.4543 269.1534
February 287.0865 274.7828 282.6877
March 295.5312 284.5119 291.8482
April 298.3413 290.7971 294.1033
May 299.6743 292.5442 297.2786
June 300.2163 237.9882 261.5839
July 248.0133 239.3662 242.3127
August 303.1252 234.1043 263.3730
September 299.3011 294.5993 297.5593
October 300.5898 296.0372 298.6549
November 304.6591 296.1692 300.4716
December 306.7312 296.3130 302.4227