YEARLY HIGH
125.8277 UGX
YEARLY LOW
116.2134 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
119.5179 UGX

2016 NIO to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NIO to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 125.8277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 116.2134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6143 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 123.8504 to the December average rate of 122.9055, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 125.8277 was down 7.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 135.3415, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 629,139 UGX
2015 Average 597,377 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 581,067 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,071.63 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

124.5593
116.0528
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NIO 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 119.8328, compared to 119.2031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 119.8328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 119.2031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 6.3911 UGX (High: 125.8277 / Low: 119.4366). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7609 UGX (High: 117.2663 / Low: 116.5054).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.3911
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7609

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 3.2605 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 122.2752) against the same month in 2015 (average: 107.6646), the exchange rate shifted by +14.6105 (+13.57%).

2016 Avg (February) 122.2752
2015 Avg (February) 107.6646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 125.7642 121.1164 123.8504
February 125.8277 119.4366 122.2752
March 119.6099 118.3092 119.0146
April 119.4991 117.0766 118.5721
May 118.7070 116.2134 117.4211
June 119.4638 117.1027 117.8635
July 119.0547 117.1683 118.2039
August 117.8570 116.5384 116.9853
September 117.2663 116.5054 116.7617
October 119.0404 116.5594 118.1397
November 124.3943 119.0981 122.2223
December 124.5230 120.8519 122.9055