YEARLY HIGH
22.5581 SOS
YEARLY LOW
20.0352 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.3045 SOS

2018 UAH to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 22.5581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 20.0352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5229 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.3591 to the December average rate of 20.9042, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.5581 was down 2.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 23.0215, 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 112,791 SOS
2017 Average 108,908 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 100,176 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,614.46 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.2609
20.1862
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to SOS 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 21.6555, compared to 20.9536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.6555
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.9536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 1.0342 SOS (High: 22.5581 / Low: 21.5239). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3002 SOS (High: 20.6234 / Low: 20.3231).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0342
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3002

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 0.9062 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 22.0880) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.4359), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6521 (+3.04%).

2018 Avg (March) 22.0880
2017 Avg (March) 21.4359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.8812 20.0352 20.3591
February 21.7291 20.8042 21.3974
March 22.5581 21.5239 22.0880
April 22.2922 21.8050 22.0786
May 22.1455 21.8407 22.0208
June 22.1871 21.6395 21.9891
July 22.0886 21.5861 21.9220
August 21.4632 20.4791 21.0158
September 20.6234 20.3231 20.5105
October 20.7617 20.4356 20.6233
November 21.0207 20.4764 20.7458
December 21.1939 20.5273 20.9042