YEARLY HIGH
26.7477 SOS
YEARLY LOW
21.1544 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.2472 SOS

2016 UAH to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UAH to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 26.7477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 21.1544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5933 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.4713 to the December average rate of 21.8045, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 26.7477 was down 41.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 45.8906, 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 133,739 SOS
2015 Average 157,178 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 105,772 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,966.35 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

25.8379
21.4378
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to SOS 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 23.8943, compared to 22.6002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2941 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.8943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.6002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 2.5895 SOS (High: 26.7477 / Low: 24.1582). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4409 SOS (High: 22.9016 / Low: 22.4607).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.5895
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4409

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.3113 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 25.4713) against the same month in 2015 (average: 45.1650), the exchange rate shifted by -19.6937 (-43.60%).

2016 Avg (January) 25.4713
2015 Avg (January) 45.1650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.7477 24.1582 25.4713
February 23.9986 22.4446 23.1600
March 24.1571 22.4255 23.3341
April 24.1234 23.2874 23.8657
May 24.4247 23.5012 23.9507
June 24.0345 23.1825 23.5841
July 23.7097 23.0704 23.4608
August 23.5028 22.3745 23.1687
September 22.6663 21.7924 22.2335
October 22.9016 22.4607 22.6067
November 22.6264 21.5472 22.3269
December 22.4921 21.1544 21.8045