YEARLY HIGH
12.7076 UGX
YEARLY LOW
11.6308 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1450 UGX

2016 HUF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HUF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 12.7076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 11.6308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0768 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9104 to the December average rate of 12.1616, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.7076 was down 6.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.5691, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,707,572 UGX
2015 Average 11,590,627 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 11,630,817 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,076,755.02 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.4949
11.8435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 12.0741, compared to 12.2160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0741
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.7663 UGX (High: 12.5566 / Low: 11.7903). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2772 UGX (High: 12.3097 / Low: 12.0326).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7663
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2772

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2791 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2791

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 12.4406) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.7714), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6692 (+5.69%).

2016 Avg (November) 12.4406
2015 Avg (November) 11.7714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.1206 11.6308 11.9104
February 12.5566 11.7903 12.2740
March 12.2458 11.7008 12.0326
April 12.2715 11.9642 12.1597
May 12.2686 11.8935 12.0117
June 12.2757 11.7909 12.0563
July 12.1047 11.7800 11.8978
August 12.3097 12.0326 12.1850
September 12.4263 12.1344 12.2816
October 12.5325 12.1415 12.3292
November 12.7076 12.2938 12.4406
December 12.4359 11.9116 12.1616