2018 ZAR to UAH Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4387 UAH

YEARLY LOW

1.8420 UAH

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0653 UAH

2018 ZAR to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 2.4387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 1.8420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5967 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3373 to the December average rate of 1.9424, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4387 was up 6.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2797, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 121,933 UAH

2017 Average 100,034 UAH

Yearly Trough Low 92,100 UAH

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,833.12 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3796

1.8725

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 2.1802, compared to 1.9504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1802

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1905 UAH (High: 2.0619 / Low: 1.8713). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0854 UAH (High: 2.2718 / Low: 2.1864).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1905

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0854

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1149 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.3373) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0062), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3311 (+16.50%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.3373

2017 Avg (January) 2.0062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4387	2.2625	2.3373
February	2.3510	2.2289	2.2971
March	2.2718	2.1864	2.2209
April	2.2359	2.0980	2.1622
May	2.1410	2.0456	2.0894
June	2.0833	1.8975	1.9745
July	2.0318	1.8952	1.9709
August	2.0725	1.8856	1.9599
September	2.0056	1.8420	1.9147
October	1.9848	1.8883	1.9320
November	2.0726	1.9298	1.9824
December	2.0619	1.8713	1.9424