YEARLY HIGH
866.5349 UGX
YEARLY LOW
771.3810 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
825.4107 UGX

2016 MYR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 866.5349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 771.3810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 95.1539 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 795.6534 to the December average rate of 807.5772, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 866.5349 was down 6.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 928.7897, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,330,697 UGX
2015 Average 16,586,687 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 15,427,620 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,903,077.74 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

863.1344
789.5187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 825.6178, compared to 825.2037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 825.6178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 825.2037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 68.4781 UGX (High: 839.8591 / Low: 771.3810). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.8292 UGX (High: 830.0483 / Low: 816.2191).

January Spread (Volatile) ±68.4781
October Spread (Stable) ±13.8292

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 29.5600 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.5600

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 856.9997) against the same month in 2015 (average: 824.7664), the exchange rate shifted by +32.2333 (+3.91%).

2016 Avg (April) 856.9997
2015 Avg (April) 824.7664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 839.8591 771.3810 795.6534
February 838.6869 798.3045 820.4568
March 865.8743 804.9362 827.6323
April 866.5349 847.1052 856.9997
May 847.5738 817.4056 827.4397
June 850.7978 810.4444 825.5250
July 855.9086 827.5455 841.5036
August 845.1326 827.5782 837.6518
September 833.5281 816.2514 822.8981
October 830.0483 816.2191 821.8378
November 836.1325 807.8238 819.7537
December 819.8400 793.1090 807.5772