2016 SDG to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

570.0903 UGX

YEARLY LOW

533.8311 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

554.3740 UGX

2016 SDG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 570.0903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 23, dropping to 533.8311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.2593 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 563.2151 to the December average rate of 554.5095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 570.0903 was down 6.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 606.9418, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,850,452 UGX

2015 Average 2,690,918 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 2,669,155 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 181,296.37 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

564.7376

546.4666

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 554.4847, compared to 554.2634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2213 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 554.4847

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 554.2634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 35.4325 UGX (High: 569.2635 / Low: 533.8311). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0076 UGX (High: 556.7187 / Low: 553.7111).

October Spread (Volatile) ±35.4325

August Spread (Stable) ±3.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 10.5452 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.5452

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 562.0200) against the same month in 2015 (average: 481.6106), the exchange rate shifted by +80.4094 (+16.70%).

2016 Avg (February) 562.0200

2015 Avg (February) 481.6106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	569.9611	547.6904	563.2151
February	570.0903	549.6522	562.0200
March	553.6333	547.9567	551.4747
April	552.1976	542.5338	547.9892
May	556.3300	544.3749	549.0843
June	561.4021	549.1451	553.1247
July	559.9085	552.0114	555.7182
August	556.7187	553.7111	554.7620
September	557.2954	553.1000	555.4212
October	569.2635	533.8311	554.2796
November	559.9287	540.7403	550.8899
December	559.8407	548.1013	554.5095