YEARLY HIGH
0.7134 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5009 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5761 ZAR

2016 UAH to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UAH to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.7134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.5009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2125 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6701 to the December average rate of 0.5277, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7134 was down 3.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7410, 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 3,567 ZAR
2015 Average 2,958 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,505 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,062.41 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6843
0.5134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to ZAR 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 0.0598 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 0.0953 ZAR (High: 0.7134 / Low: 0.6181). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0280 ZAR (High: 0.5548 / Low: 0.5268).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0953
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0280

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: 0.6701) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7298), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0598 (-8.19%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.6701
2015 Avg (January) 0.7298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7134 0.6181 0.6701
February 0.6253 0.5604 0.5973
March 0.6018 0.5624 0.5853
April 0.5897 0.5607 0.5716
May 0.6277 0.5648 0.6068
June 0.6237 0.5787 0.6049
July 0.5952 0.5614 0.5801
August 0.5634 0.5323 0.5478
September 0.5507 0.5225 0.5366
October 0.5548 0.5268 0.5416
November 0.5580 0.5188 0.5436
December 0.5502 0.5009 0.5277