2016 HTG to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |