2016 LVL to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LVL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 104.3092 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |