YEARLY HIGH
7.9500 UGX
YEARLY LOW
7.3854 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.7037 UGX

2016 KMF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KMF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 7.9500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 7.3854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5646 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.6286 to the December average rate of 7.7114, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.9500 was down 6.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.5251, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39,750 UGX
2015 Average 36,514 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 36,927 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,822.81 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.8649
7.5739
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 7.6889, compared to 7.7185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.6889
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.4709 UGX (High: 7.9215 / Low: 7.4505). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1134 UGX (High: 7.7246 / Low: 7.6111).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4709
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1339 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1339

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 7.8407) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.4785), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3622 (+4.84%).

2016 Avg (November) 7.8407
2015 Avg (November) 7.4785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8338 7.4313 7.6286
February 7.9215 7.4505 7.7321
March 7.7159 7.3854 7.5982
April 7.7997 7.5502 7.7001
May 7.7657 7.5989 7.7137
June 7.8918 7.6788 7.7609
July 7.8605 7.5319 7.7234
August 7.6938 7.5387 7.6005
September 7.7246 7.6111 7.6940
October 7.8208 7.6649 7.7408
November 7.9500 7.7796 7.8407
December 7.8749 7.5166 7.7114