YEARLY HIGH
46.0325 UGX
YEARLY LOW
42.2330 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.5063 UGX

2016 BDT to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 46.0325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 42.2330.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7995 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.8992 to the December average rate of 45.3983, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 46.0325 was down 2.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 47.4474, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 230,163 UGX
2015 Average 207,916 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 211,165 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,997.64 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

45.6787
42.3134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 43.0921, compared to 43.9204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8283 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.0921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.9204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 1.7360 UGX (High: 44.3508 / Low: 42.6148). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1700 UGX (High: 43.1914 / Low: 43.0214).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.7360
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1700

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7209 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 45.3983) against the same month in 2015 (average: 42.9292), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4690 (+5.75%).

2016 Avg (December) 45.3983
2015 Avg (December) 42.9292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.3458 42.9861 43.8992
February 44.3508 42.6148 43.6355
March 43.0798 42.6210 42.9146
April 43.0100 42.2330 42.6418
May 43.0921 42.2692 42.5938
June 43.5387 42.5380 42.8679
July 43.4496 42.8110 43.1020
August 43.1469 42.9186 43.0108
September 43.1914 43.0214 43.1165
October 44.2006 43.2018 43.7532
November 45.8124 44.1787 45.1417
December 46.0325 44.9754 45.3983