2016 LTL to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 LTL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the LTL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 1142.0639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1071.1197.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 70.9442 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1107.6844 to the December average rate of 1098.9915, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1142.0639 was down 6.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 1218.8781, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LTL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
LTL 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 1106.2766, compared to 1108.1581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8815 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 58.0796 UGX (High: 1140.9688 / Low: 1082.8891). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.0761 UGX (High: 1120.9190 / Low: 1106.8429).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 24.8901 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 1123.8817) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1093.3086), the exchange rate shifted by +30.5730 (+2.80%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1123.2386 | 1085.4075 | 1107.6844 |
| February | 1140.9688 | 1082.8891 | 1117.4170 |
| March | 1114.9414 | 1074.1254 | 1097.0521 |
| April | 1116.4722 | 1089.6461 | 1105.1344 |
| May | 1113.2685 | 1098.2376 | 1104.3598 |
| June | 1113.6536 | 1093.7200 | 1106.0121 |
| July | 1105.7450 | 1089.5808 | 1095.6805 |
| August | 1113.7143 | 1094.0032 | 1104.1988 |
| September | 1118.8710 | 1103.7011 | 1111.6120 |
| October | 1120.9190 | 1106.8429 | 1114.5844 |
| November | 1142.0639 | 1104.0923 | 1123.8817 |
| December | 1128.0432 | 1071.1197 | 1098.9915 |