YEARLY HIGH
238.7774 UGX
YEARLY LOW
215.8905 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
223.8665 UGX

2016 MVR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MVR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 238.7774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 215.8905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.8869 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 225.0776 to the December average rate of 235.0655, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 238.7774 was down 1.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 241.2611, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,193,887 UGX
2015 Average 1,058,947 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,079,453 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,434.56 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

236.7018
217.0664
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 221.2422, compared to 226.4907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2484 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 221.2422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 226.4907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 11.0659 UGX (High: 238.2646 / Low: 227.1987). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9997 UGX (High: 222.0256 / Low: 221.0259).

November Spread (Volatile) ±11.0659
September Spread (Stable) ±0.9997

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.8485 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8485

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 235.0655) against the same month in 2015 (average: 219.3738), the exchange rate shifted by +15.6917 (+7.15%).

2016 Avg (December) 235.0655
2015 Avg (December) 219.3738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 228.0245 220.2008 225.0776
February 226.8787 219.4203 224.0817
March 222.0847 218.4316 220.2332
April 223.6067 215.8905 219.0895
May 221.9822 216.2743 218.7027
June 226.7039 218.1125 220.2689
July 224.2056 221.1269 222.5438
August 223.7996 221.0237 222.0645
September 222.0256 221.0259 221.5536
October 227.3400 221.3584 224.7160
November 238.2646 227.1987 233.0007
December 238.7774 231.0766 235.0655