YEARLY HIGH
42.1169 UAH
YEARLY LOW
36.7022 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.5564 UAH

2018 XDR to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 42.1169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 36.7022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4147 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.9625 to the December average rate of 38.5976, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 42.1169 was up 5.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 40.0366, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 210,585 UAH
2017 Average 184,413 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 183,511 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,073.39 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

41.3533
36.6642
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 38.4955, compared to 38.6174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.4955
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.6174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.1590 UAH (High: 42.1169 / Low: 39.9579). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4292 UAH (High: 37.2990 / Low: 36.8697).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.1590
June Spread (Stable) ±0.4292

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.5227 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 40.9625) against the same month in 2017 (average: 36.8188), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1437 (+11.25%).

2018 Avg (January) 40.9625
2017 Avg (January) 36.8188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.1169 39.9579 40.9625
February 40.6099 38.7698 39.4399
March 38.9093 37.5855 38.2084
April 38.5547 37.5816 37.9358
May 37.7189 36.8453 37.3273
June 37.2990 36.8697 37.0990
July 37.7232 36.7022 37.0550
August 39.6289 37.7445 38.4997
September 39.8472 39.2798 39.5259
October 39.4922 39.0055 39.1860
November 39.3814 38.2566 38.8400
December 39.3514 38.0924 38.5976