YEARLY HIGH
33.9054 UGX
YEARLY LOW
28.0421 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.4881 UGX

2016 JPY to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 4, valuing the pair at 33.9054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 28.0421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8633 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.0853 to the December average rate of 31.0341, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 33.9054 was up 9.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 30.8914, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,952,701 UGX
2015 Average 13,372,762 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 14,021,028 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,931,673.68 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

33.7095
28.6650
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 30.3178, compared to 32.6583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.3178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.6583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 2.6989 UGX (High: 33.3091 / Low: 30.6101). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6647 UGX (High: 33.4441 / Low: 32.7794).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.6989
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6647

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.7994 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7994

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 32.8334) against the same month in 2015 (average: 27.9326), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9008 (+17.55%).

2016 Avg (November) 32.8334
2015 Avg (November) 27.9326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.7305 28.0421 29.0853
February 30.6087 28.6862 29.9193
March 30.2131 29.3475 29.7489
April 31.1634 29.6349 30.4869
May 31.1716 30.3479 30.7205
June 33.3091 30.6101 31.9459
July 33.7127 31.4456 32.5608
August 33.6845 32.7103 33.2891
September 33.7292 32.4415 33.1462
October 33.4441 32.7794 33.0865
November 33.9054 31.7726 32.8334
December 31.9843 30.2064 31.0341