YEARLY HIGH
5576.3549 UGX
YEARLY LOW
5241.1876 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
5406.2718 UGX

2016 LVL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LVL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 5576.3549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 5241.1876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 335.1672 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5404.4664 to the December average rate of 5399.2364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5576.3549 was down 6.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 5951.6041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,881,774 UGX
2015 Average 25,654,458 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 26,205,938 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,675,836.22 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5518.5928
5338.0268
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 5395.8320, compared to 5416.7117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.8798 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5395.8320
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5416.7117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 279.6568 UGX (High: 5541.9572 / Low: 5262.3004). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 52.1402 UGX (High: 5432.2459 / Low: 5380.1057).

December Spread (Volatile) ±279.6568
September Spread (Stable) ±52.1402

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 104.3092 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -104.3092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 5503.5456) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5256.4509), the exchange rate shifted by +247.0947 (+4.70%).

2016 Avg (November) 5503.5456
2015 Avg (November) 5256.4509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5480.6125 5294.3289 5404.4664
February 5558.6975 5291.0975 5451.2295
March 5438.3044 5241.1876 5353.0739
April 5451.6189 5300.6460 5389.6668
May 5415.1391 5352.0093 5381.3152
June 5434.1419 5366.3220 5395.2398
July 5417.3481 5272.1437 5358.9208
August 5426.7737 5356.7196 5394.7209
September 5432.2459 5380.1057 5410.2520
October 5465.5094 5401.5009 5433.5947
November 5576.3549 5424.5386 5503.5456
December 5541.9572 5262.3004 5399.2364