YEARLY HIGH
7.2743 UAH
YEARLY LOW
6.1978 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8136 UAH

2016 SAR to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 7.2743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 6.1978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0766 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4805 to the December average rate of 7.0059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.2743 was down 5.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.6890, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,372 UAH
2015 Average 29,087 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 30,989 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,382.76 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.1174
6.4226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 6.7875, compared to 6.8396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7875
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.6532 UAH (High: 6.8509 / Low: 6.1978). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0717 UAH (High: 6.6879 / Low: 6.6162).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6532
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0717

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1815 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1815

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 7.0595) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.5129), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5466 (+8.39%).

2016 Avg (February) 7.0595
2015 Avg (February) 6.5129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8509 6.1978 6.4805
February 7.2743 6.8237 7.0595
March 7.2464 6.7479 6.9975
April 6.9704 6.7104 6.8161
May 6.8035 6.6902 6.7249
June 6.6879 6.6162 6.6466
July 6.6717 6.5916 6.6181
August 6.9567 6.6086 6.7034
September 7.1354 6.8741 6.9975
October 6.9071 6.7722 6.8563
November 6.9711 6.8083 6.8564
December 7.2501 6.8249 7.0059