YEARLY HIGH
0.0473 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.0374 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0431 UAH

2016 SOS to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.0473. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0393 to the December average rate of 0.0459, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0473 was up 14.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0412, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 236 UAH
2015 Average 163 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 187 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.43 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0465
0.0386
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0419, compared to 0.0443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0040 UAH (High: 0.0414 / Low: 0.0374). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 UAH (High: 0.0445 / Low: 0.0437).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0459) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0381), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+20.49%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0459
2015 Avg (December) 0.0381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0414 0.0374 0.0393
February 0.0446 0.0417 0.0432
March 0.0446 0.0414 0.0429
April 0.0429 0.0415 0.0419
May 0.0426 0.0409 0.0418
June 0.0431 0.0416 0.0424
July 0.0433 0.0422 0.0426
August 0.0447 0.0425 0.0432
September 0.0459 0.0441 0.0450
October 0.0445 0.0437 0.0442
November 0.0464 0.0442 0.0448
December 0.0473 0.0445 0.0459