YEARLY HIGH
1.0222 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.8272 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8886 UAH

2018 UYU to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 1.0222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.8272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1950 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9971 to the December average rate of 0.8610, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0222 was up 4.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9771, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UYU based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,111 UAH
2017 Average 4,643 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 4,136 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 975.14 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0132
0.8203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to UAH 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 0.9174, compared to 0.8599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0930 UAH (High: 0.9229 / Low: 0.8299). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 UAH (High: 0.8615 / Low: 0.8461).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0930
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0559 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0559

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.9971) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9529), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0441 (+4.63%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.9971
2017 Avg (January) 0.9529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0222 0.9752 0.9971
February 0.9807 0.9278 0.9515
March 0.9506 0.9142 0.9266
April 0.9342 0.9146 0.9245
May 0.9229 0.8299 0.8686
June 0.8449 0.8272 0.8364
July 0.8788 0.8309 0.8458
August 0.9026 0.8690 0.8821
September 0.8821 0.8475 0.8598
October 0.8615 0.8461 0.8540
November 0.8786 0.8461 0.8565
December 0.8825 0.8460 0.8610