2016 RON to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 RON to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the RON to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 872.4851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 809.1037.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.3814 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 826.0730 to the December average rate of 840.0301, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 872.4851 was down 8.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 952.4779, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
RON to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 839.5060, compared to 844.6640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1580 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 51.2658 UGX (High: 872.4851 / Low: 821.2193). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.7084 UGX (High: 856.1067 / Low: 845.3983).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 11.9252 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 849.2526) against the same month in 2015 (average: 734.7005), the exchange rate shifted by +114.5522 (+15.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 836.9627 | 809.1037 | 826.0730 |
| February | 872.4851 | 821.2193 | 849.2526 |
| March | 857.2143 | 814.9391 | 838.0699 |
| April | 859.2693 | 830.0362 | 847.3703 |
| May | 851.4148 | 829.9008 | 839.7100 |
| June | 848.5443 | 828.7897 | 836.5603 |
| July | 844.4254 | 829.4735 | 834.0981 |
| August | 855.5671 | 838.5681 | 847.3990 |
| September | 856.1067 | 845.3983 | 851.9562 |
| October | 856.2308 | 831.4979 | 842.5455 |
| November | 865.3883 | 844.9222 | 851.9553 |
| December | 866.1902 | 819.3935 | 840.0301 |