YEARLY HIGH
0.7969 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.6585 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7266 ETB

2016 UYU to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UYU to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.7969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.6585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1385 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6932 to the December average rate of 0.7784, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7969 was down 4.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8367, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,985 ETB
2015 Average 3,806 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 3,292 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 692.34 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8006
0.6525
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to ETB 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 0.6856, compared to 0.7676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0380 ETB (High: 0.7766 / Low: 0.7387). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 ETB (High: 0.7129 / Low: 0.6996).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0380
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0186 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.7843) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7141), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0702 (+9.84%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.7843
2015 Avg (November) 0.7141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7088 0.6843 0.6932
February 0.6863 0.6641 0.6745
March 0.6734 0.6585 0.6648
April 0.6945 0.6766 0.6835
May 0.7014 0.6800 0.6890
June 0.7129 0.6996 0.7083
July 0.7415 0.7136 0.7253
August 0.7766 0.7387 0.7622
September 0.7788 0.7535 0.7671
October 0.7942 0.7786 0.7883
November 0.7969 0.7678 0.7843
December 0.7886 0.7664 0.7784