YEARLY HIGH
9429.7796 UGX
YEARLY LOW
8593.6009 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
8876.4731 UGX

2016 OMR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the OMR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 9429.7796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 8593.6009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 836.1787 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8948.9889 to the December average rate of 9352.1129, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9429.7796 was down 1.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 9591.0877, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,148,898 UGX
2015 Average 42,057,404 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 42,968,005 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,180,893.36 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9419.3162
8612.8765
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR 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 8781.2072, compared to 8971.7389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 190.5317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8781.2072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8971.7389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 429.5453 UGX (High: 9425.7681 / Low: 8996.2227). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 40.5153 UGX (High: 8783.9587 / Low: 8743.4435).

November Spread (Volatile) ±429.5453
August Spread (Stable) ±40.5153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 170.2693 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -170.2693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 9352.1129) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8735.9992), the exchange rate shifted by +616.1137 (+7.05%).

2016 Avg (December) 9352.1129
2015 Avg (December) 8735.9992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9042.0999 8771.8640 8948.9889
February 9027.0657 8711.2574 8901.1228
March 8769.0072 8675.8685 8730.8536
April 8753.4378 8593.6009 8680.0798
May 8795.4311 8613.2868 8685.6480
June 8863.1152 8688.6621 8740.5502
July 8829.6561 8741.7952 8777.8400
August 8783.9587 8743.4435 8760.3255
September 8796.6539 8752.1483 8781.6438
October 8992.6171 8775.1878 8910.2163
November 9425.7681 8996.2227 9248.2951
December 9429.7796 9228.5793 9352.1129