YEARLY HIGH
10.7233 UAH
YEARLY LOW
9.5860 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.0639 UAH

2018 XCD to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 10.7233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 9.5860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1373 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5391 to the December average rate of 10.2662, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.7233 was up 3.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.4024, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,617 UAH
2017 Average 49,208 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 47,930 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,686.72 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.6249
9.5953
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 9.8993, compared to 10.2285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.8993
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.4823 UAH (High: 10.4568 / Low: 9.9745). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1095 UAH (High: 9.7445 / Low: 9.6350).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4823
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4932 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4932

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 10.5391) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.0813), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4578 (+4.54%).

2018 Avg (January) 10.5391
2017 Avg (January) 10.0813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.7233 10.2707 10.5391
February 10.3082 9.8911 10.0459
March 9.9732 9.5957 9.7328
April 9.8089 9.5860 9.6811
May 9.7445 9.6350 9.6885
June 9.8030 9.6311 9.7084
July 9.9357 9.6972 9.7607
August 10.4568 9.9745 10.1835
September 10.5380 10.3724 10.4333
October 10.4868 10.3279 10.3951
November 10.4821 10.1892 10.3325
December 10.4770 10.1212 10.2662