YEARLY HIGH
343.0891 UGX
YEARLY LOW
293.9260 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
313.9816 UGX

2016 BWP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 343.0891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 293.9260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.1631 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 299.1114 to the December average rate of 335.3020, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 343.0891 was down 4.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 360.1583, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,715,445 UGX
2015 Average 1,596,615 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,469,630 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 245,815.49 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

338.9210
295.4924
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 304.0961, compared to 323.8670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.7709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 304.0961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 323.8670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 15.1146 UGX (High: 310.4005 / Low: 295.2858). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.8005 UGX (High: 317.2595 / Low: 310.4590).

March Spread (Volatile) ±15.1146
July Spread (Stable) ±6.8005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 5.3470 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3470

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 335.3020) against the same month in 2015 (average: 304.6570), the exchange rate shifted by +30.6450 (+10.06%).

2016 Avg (December) 335.3020
2015 Avg (December) 304.6570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 302.5038 293.9260 299.1114
February 308.5135 294.8766 303.9709
March 310.4005 295.2858 301.5936
April 313.8866 304.4525 309.4432
May 313.1959 298.5742 304.0962
June 314.1729 300.0412 306.3615
July 317.2595 310.4590 313.4362
August 326.7728 312.8895 321.4107
September 325.3014 311.1020 318.0467
October 328.9292 316.7992 322.5825
November 338.5668 325.5005 332.4240
December 343.0891 328.9307 335.3020