2016 ALL to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ALL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |