2016 KZT to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 KZT to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the KZT to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 10.9016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 9.0263.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8752 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5185 to the December average rate of 10.7698, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.9016 was down 42.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.9566, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KZT based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
KZT to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.7987, compared to 10.2057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4070 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.9112 UGX (High: 9.9376 / Low: 9.0263). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1730 UGX (High: 10.1504 / Low: 9.9774).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1032 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 10.7698) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.4110), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3588 (+3.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.9376 | 9.0263 | 9.5185 |
| February | 9.7784 | 9.3198 | 9.5669 |
| March | 9.7920 | 9.6011 | 9.7346 |
| April | 10.1410 | 9.7520 | 9.9164 |
| May | 10.1504 | 9.9774 | 10.0625 |
| June | 10.0899 | 9.8868 | 9.9931 |
| July | 10.0923 | 9.5526 | 9.8899 |
| August | 9.9457 | 9.5289 | 9.8033 |
| September | 10.0855 | 9.8179 | 9.9754 |
| October | 10.4357 | 10.0936 | 10.3229 |
| November | 10.7763 | 10.2767 | 10.4731 |
| December | 10.9016 | 10.6476 | 10.7698 |