YEARLY HIGH
13.5025 SOS
YEARLY LOW
12.6695 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.9791 SOS

2026 UAH to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UAH to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 13.5025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 12.6695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8329 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2765 to the December average rate of 12.7806, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 13.5025 was down 5.82% compared to the 2025 peak of 14.3372, 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 67,512 SOS
2025 Average 68,543 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 63,348 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,164.65 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

13.3270
12.7217
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 13.0452, compared to 12.7808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2644 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0452
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.3805 SOS (High: 13.5025 / Low: 13.1220). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0432 SOS (High: 12.8038 / Low: 12.7606).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3805
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0432

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2017 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 13.2765) against the same month in 2025 (average: 13.5684), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2919 (-2.15%).

2026 Avg (January) 13.2765
2025 Avg (January) 13.5684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.5025 13.1220 13.2765
February 13.3131 13.1730 13.2263
March 13.2409 12.8848 13.0246
April 13.1911 12.9400 13.0555
May 12.9922 12.8970 12.9163
June 12.9035 12.7003 12.7722
July 12.8455 12.6695 12.7811
August 12.8038 12.7606 12.7806