2016 CAD to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |