YEARLY HIGH
3.4359 UAH
YEARLY LOW
2.8643 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2299 UAH

2016 SBD to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 3.4359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 2.8643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5716 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9862 to the December average rate of 3.3307, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.4359 was down 8.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.7643, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,180 UAH
2015 Average 13,876 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 14,322 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,858.10 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.3848
2.9500
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 3.1982, compared to 3.2616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0634 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1982
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2957 UAH (High: 3.1600 / Low: 2.8643). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0542 UAH (High: 3.1785 / Low: 3.1243).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2957
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0542

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0692 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0692

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 3.3486) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.7368), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6118 (+22.35%).

2016 Avg (September) 3.3486
2015 Avg (September) 2.7368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1600 2.8643 2.9862
February 3.3484 3.1437 3.2587
March 3.3782 3.1762 3.2925
April 3.2937 3.1674 3.2233
May 3.2720 3.2174 3.2345
June 3.2169 3.1355 3.1939
July 3.1785 3.1243 3.1457
August 3.3267 3.1492 3.2128
September 3.4359 3.2758 3.3486
October 3.3175 3.2268 3.2795
November 3.3392 3.1937 3.2523
December 3.4249 3.2015 3.3307