YEARLY HIGH
35.3865 UGX
YEARLY LOW
32.9212 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.2935 UGX

2016 CVE to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CVE to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 35.3865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 32.9212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4653 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.9507 to the December average rate of 34.4182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 35.3865 was down 7.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 38.2099, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 176,932 UGX
2015 Average 163,098 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 164,606 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,326.35 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

34.9491
33.7914
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CVE 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 34.2203, compared to 34.3667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.2203
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.3667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 2.0685 UGX (High: 35.3865 / Low: 33.3180). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3516 UGX (High: 34.5194 / Low: 34.1678).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.0685
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3516

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6058 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 34.4937) against the same month in 2015 (average: 29.6007), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8930 (+16.53%).

2016 Avg (February) 34.4937
2015 Avg (February) 29.6007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.4547 33.0818 33.9507
February 35.3865 33.3180 34.4937
March 34.6086 32.9212 33.8879
April 34.7048 33.7041 34.3523
May 34.7433 34.0117 34.3575
June 34.6253 33.9533 34.2795
July 34.3445 33.6081 33.9388
August 34.6086 33.8969 34.2803
September 34.5194 34.1678 34.3735
October 34.5323 33.9706 34.3365
November 35.2332 34.5651 34.8526
December 35.3415 33.4446 34.4182