YEARLY HIGH
1.9917 UAH
YEARLY LOW
1.4014 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7442 UAH

2016 SZL to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.9917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 1.4014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5903 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4951 to the December average rate of 1.8938, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9917 was down 20.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4914, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,958 UAH
2015 Average 8,574 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 7,007 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,951.41 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9336
1.4553
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 1.6553, compared to 1.8330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1778 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2087 UAH (High: 1.6101 / Low: 1.4014). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0892 UAH (High: 1.7848 / Low: 1.6955).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2087
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0892

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0999 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0999

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.8938) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5600), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3337 (+21.39%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.8938
2015 Avg (December) 1.5600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6101 1.4014 1.4951
February 1.7853 1.5997 1.6761
March 1.7741 1.6613 1.7080
April 1.7848 1.6955 1.7494
May 1.7716 1.5939 1.6495
June 1.7263 1.6038 1.6536
July 1.7779 1.6788 1.7242
August 1.8825 1.7778 1.8293
September 1.9089 1.8127 1.8648
October 1.8982 1.8028 1.8461
November 1.9202 1.7863 1.8402
December 1.9917 1.8232 1.8938