YEARLY HIGH
0.4774 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.4025 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4412 SCR

2016 UYU to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UYU to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.4774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.4025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0749 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4268 to the December average rate of 0.4653, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4774 was down 18.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5825, 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 2,387 SCR
2015 Average 2,456 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 2,013 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 374.57 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4762
0.4074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to SCR 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 0.4231, compared to 0.4594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4231
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0517 SCR (High: 0.4545 / Low: 0.4028). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0141 SCR (High: 0.4774 / Low: 0.4633).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0517
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4653) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4302), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0351 (+8.16%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4653
2015 Avg (December) 0.4302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4402 0.4151 0.4268
February 0.4545 0.4028 0.4239
March 0.4251 0.4047 0.4131
April 0.4536 0.4025 0.4262
May 0.4362 0.4158 0.4233
June 0.4374 0.4092 0.4252
July 0.4497 0.4181 0.4348
August 0.4697 0.4431 0.4572
September 0.4707 0.4527 0.4599
October 0.4774 0.4633 0.4704
November 0.4772 0.4552 0.4689
December 0.4774 0.4553 0.4653