YEARLY HIGH
903.8389 UGX
YEARLY LOW
839.6047 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
866.7772 UGX

2016 PLN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 903.8389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 839.6047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.2342 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 850.4099 to the December average rate of 855.7981, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 903.8389 was down 9.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 994.9971, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,076,778 UGX
2015 Average 17,173,600 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 16,792,095 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,284,683.55 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

882.0933
847.5296
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 864.4164, compared to 869.1379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.7214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 864.4164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 869.1379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 62.8220 UGX (High: 902.6542 / Low: 839.8323). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.6748 UGX (High: 871.7928 / Low: 852.1179).

March Spread (Volatile) ±62.8220
May Spread (Stable) ±19.6748

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 21.9730 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.9730

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 879.2130) against the same month in 2015 (average: 803.5715), the exchange rate shifted by +75.6415 (+9.41%).

2016 Avg (April) 879.2130
2015 Avg (April) 803.5715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 865.3171 839.7630 850.4099
February 883.2475 840.0412 866.0885
March 902.6542 839.8323 872.9962
April 903.8389 849.9360 879.2130
May 871.7928 852.1179 857.2400
June 880.9664 841.0804 860.5510
July 865.1705 840.3525 851.0166
August 889.8963 863.6126 878.3181
September 886.5387 861.6974 876.8293
October 890.6135 865.7747 878.6374
November 899.4959 858.6229 874.2277
December 877.1610 839.6047 855.7981