YEARLY HIGH
137.5705 MGA
YEARLY LOW
113.2652 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
124.4294 MGA

2016 UAH to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UAH to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 137.5705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 113.2652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.3053 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.1326 to the December average rate of 126.8970, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 137.5705 was down 22.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 177.3076, 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 687,852 MGA
2015 Average 718,279 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 566,326 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121,526.43 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

133.7238
114.6287
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to MGA 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 126.0454, compared to 122.8135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 126.0454
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 122.8135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 12.2248 MGA (High: 137.5705 / Low: 125.3457). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1793 MGA (High: 131.8596 / Low: 129.6803).

January Spread (Volatile) ±12.2248
June Spread (Stable) ±2.1793

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 11.7415 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.7415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 132.1326) against the same month in 2015 (average: 168.1616), the exchange rate shifted by -36.0290 (-21.43%).

2016 Avg (January) 132.1326
2015 Avg (January) 168.1616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 137.5705 125.3457 132.1326
February 125.4644 116.1743 120.3911
March 126.4462 118.1923 122.1966
April 126.5494 121.9758 124.5692
May 129.5983 123.6172 126.0586
June 131.8596 129.6803 130.9244
July 129.8483 118.3665 124.0062
August 121.3951 116.4004 120.1193
September 119.9199 113.2652 116.2200
October 125.9797 119.8821 123.5751
November 130.2239 123.0033 126.0632
December 129.6341 124.0188 126.8970