YEARLY HIGH
3.1971 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2.8327 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0020 UGX

2016 IQD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IQD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 3.1971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 2.8327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3644 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1551 to the December average rate of 3.0618, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.1971 was down 2.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.2630, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,986 UGX
2015 Average 13,923 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 14,164 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,822.21 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.1836
2.8420
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD 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 3.0431, compared to 2.9609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0822 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1714 UGX (High: 3.0193 / Low: 2.8479). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 UGX (High: 2.9027 / Low: 2.8849).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1714
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1034 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 3.1551) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.4380), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7171 (+29.41%).

2016 Avg (January) 3.1551
2015 Avg (January) 2.4380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1971 3.0697 3.1551
February 3.1946 3.0818 3.1490
March 3.1020 3.0682 3.0879
April 3.0964 2.9878 3.0497
May 3.0193 2.8479 2.9464
June 2.9300 2.8327 2.8705
July 2.9122 2.8779 2.8925
August 2.9027 2.8849 2.8924
September 2.9123 2.8876 2.9021
October 2.9817 2.9062 2.9490
November 3.1250 2.9760 3.0677
December 3.1523 3.0182 3.0618