YEARLY HIGH
11909.8869 UGX
YEARLY LOW
10961.9811 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
11307.0370 UGX

2016 KWD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 11909.8869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 10961.9811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 947.9058 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11331.6673 to the December average rate of 11785.7426, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11909.8869 was down 2.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 12212.9921, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,549,435 UGX
2015 Average 53,766,787 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 54,809,906 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,739,529.05 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11856.5812
11006.5188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 11208.4493, compared to 11405.6248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 197.1755 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11208.4493
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11405.6248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 460.0030 UGX (High: 11891.8615 / Low: 11431.8585). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 71.7170 UGX (High: 11224.8276 / Low: 11153.1105).

November Spread (Volatile) ±460.0030
August Spread (Stable) ±71.7170

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 267.7809 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -267.7809

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 11785.7426) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11070.0498), the exchange rate shifted by +715.6928 (+6.47%).

2016 Avg (December) 11785.7426
2015 Avg (December) 11070.0498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11457.9904 11123.9795 11331.6673
February 11578.8116 11156.5455 11430.2599
March 11211.2863 11091.8508 11162.4790
April 11165.7005 10961.9811 11077.3573
May 11210.0711 11005.0153 11089.4611
June 11297.9792 11104.0668 11159.4711
July 11266.4194 11128.5464 11188.5103
August 11224.8276 11153.1105 11182.8214
September 11242.9771 11167.7394 11218.1880
October 11437.6537 11208.1243 11341.5451
November 11891.8615 11431.8585 11716.9413
December 11909.8869 11605.0342 11785.7426