YEARLY HIGH
871.8931 UGX
YEARLY LOW
434.7562 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
592.8309 UGX

2016 SRD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SRD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 871.8931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 434.7562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 437.1369 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 862.9382 to the December average rate of 488.9726, the exchange rate registered a net change of -43.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 871.8931 was down 22.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 1122.2611, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,359,466 UGX
2015 Average 4,864,127 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,173,781 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,185,684.48 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

904.1195
409.9438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 709.4098, compared to 476.2520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 233.1578 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 709.4098
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 476.2520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 82.1133 UGX (High: 661.2890 / Low: 579.1757). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3530 UGX (High: 482.9568 / Low: 474.6037).

April Spread (Volatile) ±82.1133
July Spread (Stable) ±8.3530

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 213.1655 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -213.1655

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 862.9382) against the same month in 2015 (average: 864.6941), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7559 (-0.20%).

2016 Avg (January) 862.9382
2015 Avg (January) 864.6941

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 871.8931 846.1987 862.9382
February 870.9914 840.2409 858.6862
March 847.9185 836.5297 842.4155
April 661.2890 579.1757 629.2500
May 597.1481 522.7925 575.4619
June 523.3610 478.6551 487.7073
July 482.9568 474.6037 478.5677
August 479.0436 458.2370 469.3061
September 470.3864 434.7562 451.1251
October 505.2094 443.0312 475.7550
November 499.6375 485.8140 493.7856
December 496.4138 481.1484 488.9726