YEARLY HIGH
17.7313 UGX
YEARLY LOW
16.0523 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.5987 UGX

2016 GYD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GYD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 17.7313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 16.0523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6790 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.7117 to the December average rate of 17.4701, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 17.7313 was down 0.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.9039, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88,657 UGX
2015 Average 78,517 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 80,261 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,395.24 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

17.5952
16.0932
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 16.4010, compared to 16.7965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3955 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.4010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.7965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.8068 UGX (High: 17.7072 / Low: 16.9004). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0980 UGX (High: 16.4989 / Low: 16.4009).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8068
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0980

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 0.3243 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3243

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 17.4701) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.3239), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1462 (+7.02%).

2016 Avg (December) 17.4701
2015 Avg (December) 16.3239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.8856 16.3543 16.7117
February 16.8649 16.2555 16.6242
March 16.3786 16.1915 16.2999
April 16.3308 16.0523 16.2183
May 16.4369 16.0950 16.2198
June 16.6089 16.2281 16.3318
July 16.5700 16.3461 16.4496
August 16.4644 16.3400 16.3915
September 16.4989 16.4009 16.4452
October 16.8669 16.4771 16.6974
November 17.7072 16.9004 17.3252
December 17.7313 17.1822 17.4701