YEARLY HIGH
0.7128 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.5014 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5761 LSL

2016 UAH to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UAH to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.7128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.5014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2114 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6699 to the December average rate of 0.5279, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7128 was down 3.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,564 LSL
2015 Average 2,958 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 2,507 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,057.00 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6842
0.5136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to LSL 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 0.6060, compared to 0.5462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0597 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0946 LSL (High: 0.7128 / Low: 0.6182). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0259 LSL (High: 0.5491 / Low: 0.5232).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0946
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0259

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0728 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0728

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.6699) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7301), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0602 (-8.24%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.6699
2015 Avg (January) 0.7301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7128 0.6182 0.6699
February 0.6248 0.5604 0.5972
March 0.6019 0.5645 0.5855
April 0.5898 0.5603 0.5716
May 0.6273 0.5645 0.6068
June 0.6235 0.5789 0.6049
July 0.5949 0.5606 0.5797
August 0.5631 0.5314 0.5477
September 0.5491 0.5232 0.5366
October 0.5545 0.5268 0.5421
November 0.5583 0.5203 0.5435
December 0.5489 0.5014 0.5279