YEARLY HIGH
20.3765 UGX
YEARLY LOW
18.6093 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.2326 UGX

2016 DJF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DJF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 20.3765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 18.6093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7672 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.3914 to the December average rate of 20.1766, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20.3765 was down 2.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.8063, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 101,883 UGX
2015 Average 91,167 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 93,047 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,836.14 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

20.3133
18.6728
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 19.0298, compared to 19.4354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.0298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.4354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.8926 UGX (High: 20.3579 / Low: 19.4653). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1369 UGX (High: 19.1041 / Low: 18.9673).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8926
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1369

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3755 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3755

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 20.1766) against the same month in 2015 (average: 18.9181), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2585 (+6.65%).

2016 Avg (December) 20.1766
2015 Avg (December) 18.9181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.5995 19.0102 19.3914
February 19.5749 18.8827 19.2948
March 19.0088 18.8001 18.9193
April 18.9706 18.6093 18.8095
May 19.0525 18.6665 18.8297
June 19.1986 18.8170 18.9339
July 19.1708 18.9694 19.0580
August 19.1041 18.9673 19.0118
September 19.1330 18.9805 19.0562
October 19.5366 19.0102 19.3093
November 20.3579 19.4653 20.0005
December 20.3765 19.8514 20.1766