YEARLY HIGH
0.1207 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.1094 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1134 UGX

2016 IRR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IRR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.1207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 0.1094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0113 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1148 to the December average rate of 0.1197, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1207 was down 2.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1232, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 604 UGX
2015 Average 558 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 547 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.64 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1207
0.1095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.1119, compared to 0.1148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0055 UGX (High: 0.1206 / Low: 0.1152). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 UGX (High: 0.1124 / Low: 0.1120).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1197) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1121), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0077 (+6.85%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1197
2015 Avg (December) 0.1121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1161 0.1126 0.1148
February 0.1160 0.1111 0.1136
March 0.1117 0.1106 0.1112
April 0.1115 0.1094 0.1105
May 0.1118 0.1096 0.1105
June 0.1132 0.1104 0.1110
July 0.1128 0.1116 0.1121
August 0.1124 0.1120 0.1121
September 0.1126 0.1120 0.1124
October 0.1151 0.1124 0.1141
November 0.1206 0.1152 0.1184
December 0.1207 0.1181 0.1197