YEARLY HIGH
14.6952 UYU
YEARLY LOW
10.2418 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.7980 UYU

2016 GEL to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 14.6952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 10.2418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4534 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5824 to the December average rate of 10.8547, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 14.6952 was up 1.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.4469, 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 73,476 UYU
2015 Average 62,208 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 51,209 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,267.03 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

14.7902
10.4969
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to UYU 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 13.5565, compared to 12.0395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.5123 UYU (High: 14.5511 / Low: 13.0387). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2385 UYU (High: 12.7055 / Low: 12.4670).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.5123
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2385

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 1.1222 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 14.4324) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.4512), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9812 (+26.03%).

2016 Avg (May) 14.4324
2015 Avg (May) 11.4512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.7055 12.4670 12.5824
February 13.0584 12.4582 12.7315
March 14.1200 13.0893 13.5559
April 14.3104 13.6781 13.9811
May 14.6952 14.2423 14.4324
June 14.5511 13.0387 14.0558
July 13.2079 12.6313 12.9336
August 12.7101 12.2821 12.4944
September 12.6801 12.1635 12.4781
October 12.1976 11.7639 11.9597
November 11.8215 11.2923 11.5165
December 11.3519 10.2418 10.8547