YEARLY HIGH
28.6749 UGX
YEARLY LOW
26.3670 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.5337 UGX

2016 ALL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ALL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 28.6749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 26.3670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3079 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.1078 to the December average rate of 28.0769, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 28.6749 was down 4.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 29.9702, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 143,374 UGX
2015 Average 128,668 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 131,835 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,539.41 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

28.3663
26.9494
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL to UGX 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 27.2886, compared to 27.7787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4902 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.2886
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.7787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 1.5876 UGX (High: 28.1554 / Low: 26.5678). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2513 UGX (High: 27.8008 / Low: 27.5495).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.5876
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2513

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4248 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 28.0769) against the same month in 2015 (average: 26.6086), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4683 (+5.52%).

2016 Avg (December) 28.0769
2015 Avg (December) 26.6086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.4639 26.6039 27.1078
February 28.1554 26.5678 27.4923
March 27.5755 26.3670 27.0674
April 27.6303 26.9891 27.3285
May 27.6156 27.1171 27.3338
June 27.7264 27.1583 27.4017
July 27.6333 27.2124 27.3944
August 27.9379 27.3084 27.6543
September 27.7724 27.4175 27.6202
October 27.8008 27.5495 27.6784
November 28.4794 27.9593 28.2482
December 28.6749 27.5530 28.0769