YEARLY HIGH
11.7624 UAH
YEARLY LOW
9.4120 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.8369 UAH

2016 GEL to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 11.7624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 9.4120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3505 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9802 to the December average rate of 9.9110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.7624 was down 27.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 16.3336, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,812 UAH
2015 Average 49,947 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 47,060 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,752.38 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.7316
9.7455
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 10.9966, compared to 10.6772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.2118 UAH (High: 11.7624 / Low: 10.5506). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2062 UAH (High: 11.4545 / Low: 11.2483).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.2118
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.7752 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7752

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 11.3805) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.4098), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9707 (+20.94%).

2016 Avg (June) 11.3805
2015 Avg (June) 9.4098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.4167 9.6090 9.9802
February 11.0553 10.2976 10.6641
March 11.6162 10.5077 11.0599
April 11.4545 11.2483 11.3289
May 11.7416 11.2925 11.5661
June 11.7624 10.5506 11.3805
July 10.7342 10.5131 10.6053
August 11.3577 10.5309 10.8505
September 11.6692 11.0673 11.3654
October 11.1046 10.6658 10.9227
November 10.6809 10.0444 10.4085
December 10.2469 9.4120 9.9110