YEARLY HIGH
0.9071 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.8168 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8436 UGX

2016 KHR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KHR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.9071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 0.8168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0903 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8510 to the December average rate of 0.8899, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9071 was up 0.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,535 UGX
2015 Average 3,983 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,084 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 451.55 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8966
0.8161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR 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 0.8369, compared to 0.8504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0479 UGX (High: 0.9071 / Low: 0.8592). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 UGX (High: 0.8310 / Low: 0.8246).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0479
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.8842) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8466), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0376 (+4.44%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.8842
2015 Avg (November) 0.8466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8620 0.8309 0.8510
February 0.8628 0.8368 0.8518
March 0.8438 0.8327 0.8394
April 0.8422 0.8195 0.8324
May 0.8334 0.8179 0.8228
June 0.8364 0.8168 0.8239
July 0.8351 0.8268 0.8304
August 0.8327 0.8234 0.8262
September 0.8310 0.8246 0.8281
October 0.8546 0.8232 0.8432
November 0.9071 0.8592 0.8842
December 0.9020 0.8701 0.8899