2016 AZN to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 AZN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the AZN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 2274.2003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1986.7468.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 287.4535 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2175.0867 to the December average rate of 2032.1869, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2274.2003 was down 38.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 3701.0189, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AZN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
AZN 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 2178.6257, compared to 2088.2225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 90.4032 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 168.2733 UGX (High: 2179.4103 / Low: 2011.1370). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.7425 UGX (High: 2098.1379 / Low: 2073.3954).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 85.4291 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2228.8011) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2865.0100), the exchange rate shifted by -636.2089 (-22.21%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2218.9387 | 2138.4552 | 2175.0867 |
| February | 2196.6956 | 2132.5827 | 2168.0276 |
| March | 2179.4103 | 2011.1370 | 2082.5985 |
| April | 2221.9935 | 2188.0652 | 2203.5021 |
| May | 2274.2003 | 2201.2057 | 2228.8011 |
| June | 2259.6202 | 2186.5433 | 2213.7382 |
| July | 2194.6914 | 2110.0601 | 2157.3032 |
| August | 2117.9174 | 2039.2094 | 2076.0272 |
| September | 2082.5213 | 2036.1729 | 2056.7747 |
| October | 2165.7438 | 2073.9149 | 2120.2210 |
| November | 2098.1379 | 2073.3954 | 2086.8217 |
| December | 2079.0786 | 1986.7468 | 2032.1869 |