YEARLY HIGH
31.8765 UGX
YEARLY LOW
29.4195 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.7290 UGX

2016 RSD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RSD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 31.8765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 29.4195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4570 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.5359 to the December average rate of 30.7719, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 31.8765 was down 9.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 35.0415, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 159,382 UGX
2015 Average 148,933 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 147,097 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,285.13 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

31.3105
30.2550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 30.7001, compared to 30.7580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.7001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.7580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 2.0834 UGX (High: 31.8765 / Low: 29.7931). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3203 UGX (High: 30.9067 / Low: 30.5864).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.0834
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 31.0005) against the same month in 2015 (average: 26.8620), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1385 (+15.41%).

2016 Avg (February) 31.0005
2015 Avg (February) 26.8620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.8803 29.9713 30.5359
February 31.8765 29.7931 31.0005
March 31.1952 29.4195 30.3978
April 31.2871 30.2302 30.8608
May 31.1471 30.3314 30.7488
June 31.0404 30.2820 30.6566
July 30.7635 30.0427 30.3429
August 30.9410 30.3601 30.6798
September 30.9067 30.5864 30.7694
October 30.9513 30.4646 30.7613
November 31.6394 30.9767 31.2226
December 31.5881 29.9587 30.7719