YEARLY HIGH
5.5329 UGX
YEARLY LOW
4.6783 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0548 UGX

2016 CLP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CLP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 5.5329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 4.6783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8546 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7783 to the December average rate of 5.3983, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.5329 was up 1.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.4598, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 CLP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,532,908 UGX
2015 Average 4,944,807 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,678,265 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 854,642.91 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.4603
4.7163
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP 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 4.9071, compared to 5.2024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2953 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9071
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.2637 UGX (High: 5.5329 / Low: 5.2692). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0923 UGX (High: 5.1833 / Low: 5.0910).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2637
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0923

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 0.0852 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0852

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 5.3983) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.7754), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6229 (+13.04%).

2016 Avg (December) 5.3983
2015 Avg (December) 4.7754

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8808 4.6783 4.7783
February 4.9510 4.8274 4.8777
March 5.0267 4.8275 4.9458
April 5.0429 4.9004 4.9902
May 5.0300 4.8244 4.9050
June 5.1251 4.8639 4.9458
July 5.1833 5.0910 5.1409
August 5.2255 4.9933 5.1121
September 5.1469 4.9671 5.0555
October 5.3138 5.0771 5.1726
November 5.3887 5.2956 5.3350
December 5.5329 5.2692 5.3983