YEARLY HIGH
2274.2003 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1986.7468 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2133.4241 UGX

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,371,002 UGX
2015 Average 15,989,869 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 9,933,734 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,437,267.47 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2248.4625
2012.5255
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2178.6257
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2088.2225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±168.2733
November Spread (Stable) ±24.7425

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -85.4291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (May) 2228.8011
2015 Avg (May) 2865.0100

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