YEARLY HIGH
0.0976 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0680 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0787 GEL

2016 UYU to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UYU to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.0976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 0.0680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0296 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0795 to the December average rate of 0.0922, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0976 was up 9.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0892, 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 488 GEL
2015 Average 404 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 340 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 147.95 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0945
0.0670
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to GEL 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 0.0740, compared to 0.0834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0095 GEL (High: 0.0976 / Low: 0.0881). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 GEL (High: 0.0802 / Low: 0.0787).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0922) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0806), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0116 (+14.45%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0922
2015 Avg (December) 0.0806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0802 0.0787 0.0795
February 0.0803 0.0766 0.0786
March 0.0764 0.0708 0.0738
April 0.0731 0.0699 0.0715
May 0.0702 0.0680 0.0693
June 0.0767 0.0687 0.0712
July 0.0792 0.0757 0.0773
August 0.0814 0.0787 0.0800
September 0.0822 0.0789 0.0802
October 0.0850 0.0820 0.0836
November 0.0886 0.0846 0.0868
December 0.0976 0.0881 0.0922