YEARLY HIGH
59.9567 UGX
YEARLY LOW
51.7667 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.2953 UGX

2016 HTG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 59.9567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 51.7667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1900 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.3958 to the December average rate of 54.0955, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 59.9567 was down 14.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 69.7529, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 299,784 UGX
2015 Average 318,668 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 258,834 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,950.00 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

60.1283
51.3383
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 55.2713, compared to 53.3193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.2713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.3193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 3.6767 UGX (High: 58.4017 / Low: 54.7250). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6029 UGX (High: 54.6493 / Low: 54.0464).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.6767
March Spread (Stable) ±0.6029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.5806 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5806

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 59.3958) against the same month in 2015 (average: 61.2462), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8504 (-3.02%).

2016 Avg (January) 59.3958
2015 Avg (January) 61.2462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 59.9567 58.2997 59.3958
February 58.4017 54.7250 56.8152
March 54.6493 54.0464 54.3337
April 54.4525 52.9957 53.7749
May 54.3238 53.3136 53.6653
June 54.3752 53.2044 53.6432
July 53.9763 52.9818 53.4136
August 53.3218 52.0756 52.6173
September 52.4136 51.7667 52.0708
October 53.5181 51.9323 52.8326
November 55.9608 53.7909 54.8858
December 55.4300 53.1275 54.0955