YEARLY HIGH
0.0386 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0345 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0368 USD

2018 UAH to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 0.0386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0351 to the December average rate of 0.0360, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0386 was down 2.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0395, 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 193 USD
2017 Average 188 USD
Yearly Trough Low 173 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.47 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0385
0.0348
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to USD 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 0.0374, compared to 0.0362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0374
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0017 USD (High: 0.0371 / Low: 0.0354). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 USD (High: 0.0384 / Low: 0.0380).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0382) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0372), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+2.64%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0382
2017 Avg (April) 0.0372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0360 0.0345 0.0351
February 0.0374 0.0359 0.0368
March 0.0386 0.0371 0.0380
April 0.0386 0.0377 0.0382
May 0.0384 0.0380 0.0382
June 0.0384 0.0377 0.0381
July 0.0382 0.0372 0.0379
August 0.0371 0.0354 0.0363
September 0.0357 0.0351 0.0355
October 0.0358 0.0353 0.0356
November 0.0363 0.0353 0.0358
December 0.0366 0.0353 0.0360