YEARLY HIGH
0.4660 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.3942 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4312 UYU

2016 KGS to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 0.4660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.3942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0718 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4039 to the December average rate of 0.4155, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4660 was down 0.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4668, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,330 UYU
2015 Average 2,122 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 1,971 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 359.20 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4662
0.3982
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.4405, compared to 0.4220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4405
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0242 UYU (High: 0.4332 / Low: 0.4090). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 UYU (High: 0.4581 / Low: 0.4502).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0242
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0276 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.4572) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4167), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0405 (+9.71%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.4572
2015 Avg (April) 0.4167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4102 0.3942 0.4039
February 0.4332 0.4090 0.4224
March 0.4542 0.4373 0.4451
April 0.4660 0.4445 0.4572
May 0.4645 0.4545 0.4605
June 0.4581 0.4502 0.4536
July 0.4566 0.4372 0.4497
August 0.4384 0.4154 0.4221
September 0.4263 0.4138 0.4193
October 0.4194 0.4087 0.4125
November 0.4215 0.4061 0.4128
December 0.4235 0.4091 0.4155