YEARLY HIGH
27.2866 UAH
YEARLY LOW
23.2533 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.5561 UAH

2016 USD to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the USD to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 27.2866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 23.2533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0333 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.3168 to the December average rate of 26.2825, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 27.2866 was down 5.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 28.8369, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 136,433 UAH
2015 Average 109,109 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 116,266 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,166.70 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

26.6898
24.1010
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 25.4575, compared to 25.6546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1971 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.4575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.6546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 2.4419 UAH (High: 25.6952 / Low: 23.2533). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2626 UAH (High: 25.0870 / Low: 24.8244).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.4419
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2626

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6816 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6816

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 26.4741) against the same month in 2015 (average: 24.4346), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0394 (+8.35%).

2016 Avg (February) 26.4741
2015 Avg (February) 24.4346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.6952 23.2533 24.3168
February 27.2866 25.5814 26.4741
March 27.1748 25.3042 26.2427
April 26.1397 25.1674 25.5611
May 25.5168 25.0960 25.2229
June 25.0870 24.8244 24.9276
July 25.0222 24.7208 24.8215
August 26.0859 24.7835 25.1390
September 26.7605 25.7831 26.2468
October 25.9083 25.4037 25.7171
November 26.1735 25.5444 25.7209
December 27.1919 25.5962 26.2825