YEARLY HIGH
2740.7012 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2383.9413 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2579.9707 UGX

2016 CAD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 2740.7012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 2383.9413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 356.7599 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2428.7865 to the December average rate of 2697.1411, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2740.7012 was down 3.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 2847.7054, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,703,506 UGX
2015 Average 12,649,945 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 11,919,706 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,783,799.27 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2723.9765
2401.9511
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2542.7876, compared to 2617.1538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 74.3662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2542.7876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2617.1538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 114.1708 UGX (High: 2700.5692 / Low: 2586.3984). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 45.1019 UGX (High: 2509.8830 / Low: 2464.7811).

November Spread (Volatile) ±114.1708
February Spread (Stable) ±45.1019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 21.0187 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2697.1411) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2450.8878), the exchange rate shifted by +246.2533 (+10.05%).

2016 Avg (December) 2697.1411
2015 Avg (December) 2450.8878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2489.4724 2383.9413 2428.7865
February 2509.8830 2464.7811 2485.8789
March 2594.6118 2487.0461 2543.2466
April 2658.8508 2554.9015 2604.8579
May 2646.2456 2560.0238 2583.8392
June 2635.8068 2569.8682 2610.1165
July 2641.6843 2559.4371 2593.6373
August 2631.4116 2560.5497 2594.3073
September 2626.2306 2556.9299 2582.6348
October 2637.1663 2563.7729 2589.2264
November 2700.5692 2586.3984 2645.9757
December 2740.7012 2634.8470 2697.1411