2016 LAK to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4481 UGX

YEARLY LOW

0.4063 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4208 UGX

2016 LAK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LAK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.4481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.4063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0417 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4230 to the December average rate of 0.4414, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4481 was down 1.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4531, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,240 UGX

2015 Average 1,991 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 2,032 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 208.64 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4443

0.4091

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.4163, compared to 0.4254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4163

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0196 UGX (High: 0.4445 / Low: 0.4249). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 UGX (High: 0.4183 / Low: 0.4168).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0196

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4414) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4127), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0286 (+6.93%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4414

2015 Avg (December) 0.4127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4281	0.4140	0.4230
February	0.4268	0.4142	0.4219
March	0.4158	0.4107	0.4136
April	0.4151	0.4094	0.4121
May	0.4172	0.4063	0.4120
June	0.4207	0.4122	0.4152
July	0.4205	0.4149	0.4179
August	0.4181	0.4156	0.4168
September	0.4183	0.4168	0.4176
October	0.4257	0.4171	0.4224
November	0.4445	0.4249	0.4363
December	0.4481	0.4363	0.4414