YEARLY HIGH
953.9614 UGX
YEARLY LOW
857.5916 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
890.3232 UGX

2016 ILS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 953.9614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 857.5916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 96.3698 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 872.6828 to the December average rate of 939.6715, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 953.9614 was down 0.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 961.6231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,769,807 UGX
2015 Average 4,170,599 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,287,958 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 481,848.79 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

946.6487
862.9215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 875.9472, compared to 904.6993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 28.7521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 875.9472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 904.6993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 37.8070 UGX (High: 945.5727 / Low: 907.7657). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.0629 UGX (High: 903.4772 / Low: 893.4143).

November Spread (Volatile) ±37.8070
September Spread (Stable) ±10.0629

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 8.9623 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.9623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 939.6715) against the same month in 2015 (average: 867.8819), the exchange rate shifted by +71.7895 (+8.27%).

2016 Avg (December) 939.6715
2015 Avg (December) 867.8819

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 881.0922 861.7022 872.6828
February 894.2091 857.5916 877.9175
March 895.8863 858.4781 869.8988
April 893.0105 877.9190 886.0507
May 887.6542 865.2304 877.0884
June 884.6518 865.0233 872.0448
July 885.4658 869.4698 876.6385
August 897.4312 877.5424 888.3688
September 903.4772 893.4143 898.1663
October 904.7874 891.9258 898.5343
November 945.5727 907.7657 926.8161
December 953.9614 927.0127 939.6715