YEARLY HIGH
24.5498 SOS
YEARLY LOW
20.2775 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.6027 SOS

2020 UAH to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UAH to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 24.5498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 20.2775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2723 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.0153 to the December average rate of 20.6262, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 24.5498 was down 1.90% compared to the 2019 peak of 25.0248, 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 122,749 SOS
2019 Average 112,586 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 101,387 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,361.60 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

24.3665
20.1531
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 22.4212, compared to 20.7843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6369 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.4212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.7843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.2843 SOS (High: 23.8608 / Low: 20.5765). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2287 SOS (High: 20.6269 / Low: 20.3982).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.2843
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2287

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.6882 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6882

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 24.0153) against the same month in 2019 (average: 20.8055), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2099 (+15.43%).

2020 Avg (January) 24.0153
2019 Avg (January) 20.8055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.5498 23.3891 24.0153
February 23.9055 23.1140 23.7018
March 23.8608 20.5765 22.0136
April 21.5618 20.9705 21.3609
May 21.8933 21.4756 21.6687
June 21.9247 21.6092 21.7668
July 21.7738 20.8114 21.2535
August 21.2957 20.8918 21.0615
September 21.1151 20.4788 20.7334
October 20.6269 20.3982 20.5042
November 20.7709 20.2775 20.5269
December 20.9312 20.3400 20.6262