YEARLY HIGH
1113.3221 UGX
YEARLY LOW
836.9022 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
985.6799 UGX

2016 BRL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1113.3221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 836.9022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 276.4199 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 852.2805 to the December average rate of 1073.3565, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1113.3221 was down 0.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 1120.9606, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 27,833,052 UGX
2015 Average 24,440,227 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 20,922,555 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,910,497.40 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1096.2816
830.0985
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 915.9741, compared to 1055.3856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 139.4115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 915.9741
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1055.3856

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 123.1299 UGX (High: 1056.1423 / Low: 933.0123). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 33.2190 UGX (High: 870.1212 / Low: 836.9022).

June Spread (Volatile) ±123.1299
January Spread (Stable) ±33.2190

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 12.0020 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1073.3565) against the same month in 2015 (average: 866.3299), the exchange rate shifted by +207.0266 (+23.90%).

2016 Avg (December) 1073.3565
2015 Avg (December) 866.3299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 870.1212 836.9022 852.2805
February 890.2500 839.8099 863.5556
March 936.8289 848.8071 911.0553
April 964.5220 911.3395 941.1080
May 965.9843 931.8386 945.2045
June 1056.1423 933.0123 982.6409
July 1051.4518 1012.6981 1032.1184
August 1076.6157 1034.5332 1051.0884
September 1055.3045 1014.9962 1039.0864
October 1105.5392 1035.9880 1074.0997
November 1101.9611 1033.8537 1062.5642
December 1113.3221 1028.9997 1073.3565