YEARLY HIGH
267.7008 UGX
YEARLY LOW
205.4009 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
233.2740 UGX

2016 NAD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NAD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 267.7008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 205.4009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62.2999 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 211.8064 to the December average rate of 259.6536, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 267.7008 was down 5.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 281.8784, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,338,504 UGX
2015 Average 1,269,171 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,027,004 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 311,499.40 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

264.4383
207.0217
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 219.7299, compared to 246.8182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.0884 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 219.7299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 246.8182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 21.3865 UGX (High: 252.5945 / Low: 231.2079). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.2124 UGX (High: 241.8967 / Low: 229.6843).

August Spread (Volatile) ±21.3865
July Spread (Stable) ±12.2124

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 10.1000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.1000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 259.6536) against the same month in 2015 (average: 223.4626), the exchange rate shifted by +36.1910 (+16.20%).

2016 Avg (December) 259.6536
2015 Avg (December) 223.4626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 218.1492 205.4009 211.8064
February 224.9253 208.5318 217.0731
March 227.6368 212.2171 218.7956
April 233.4161 220.4423 228.7628
May 233.8573 213.1403 218.6628
June 233.4670 214.9537 223.2785
July 241.8967 229.6843 234.8016
August 252.5945 231.2079 245.1966
September 250.0295 231.0401 240.4075
October 254.8129 239.5740 246.2291
November 262.7770 246.1347 254.6210
December 267.7008 253.0640 259.6536