YEARLY HIGH
32.8899 UGX
YEARLY LOW
25.7575 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.3873 UGX

2016 ISK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ISK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 32.8899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 25.7575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1324 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.5134 to the December average rate of 31.9800, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 32.8899 was up 11.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 29.5948, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 164,449 UGX
2015 Average 123,045 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 128,787 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,661.82 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

32.5266
25.9667
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 26.8606, compared to 29.9139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0533 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.8606
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.9139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 1.6730 UGX (High: 32.8899 / Low: 31.2168). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4080 UGX (High: 27.2928 / Low: 26.8848).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.6730
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2240 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 31.9800) against the same month in 2015 (average: 25.9323), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0476 (+23.32%).

2016 Avg (December) 31.9800
2015 Avg (December) 25.9323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.9354 25.9473 26.5134
February 27.3562 25.9415 26.7824
March 27.2348 25.7575 26.5584
April 27.3693 26.4618 26.9694
May 27.2928 26.8848 27.0498
June 27.7227 27.0040 27.2904
July 28.2303 27.5124 27.7153
August 28.9783 27.9952 28.5671
September 29.6663 29.0840 29.4472
October 30.6223 29.5995 30.0643
November 32.3115 30.9176 31.7096
December 32.8899 31.2168 31.9800