2016 SVC to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SVC to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SVC to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 415.4955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 378.3673.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.1282 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 393.9372 to the December average rate of 411.5812, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 415.4955 was down 1.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 422.2262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SVC based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
SVC 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 386.7123, compared to 394.9338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.2216 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 18.7983 UGX (High: 415.4955 / Low: 396.6972). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7333 UGX (High: 387.4102 / Low: 385.6769).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 7.5061 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 407.0002) against the same month in 2015 (average: 391.4096), the exchange rate shifted by +15.5906 (+3.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 397.8878 | 385.2997 | 393.9372 |
| February | 397.9418 | 383.4471 | 392.1348 |
| March | 385.9646 | 382.2424 | 384.6288 |
| April | 385.6171 | 378.3673 | 382.2263 |
| May | 387.3068 | 379.0966 | 382.4319 |
| June | 390.6043 | 382.6712 | 384.9146 |
| July | 389.0048 | 384.2508 | 386.4145 |
| August | 386.9235 | 384.8240 | 385.6028 |
| September | 387.4102 | 385.6769 | 386.5954 |
| October | 396.1733 | 387.2036 | 392.4091 |
| November | 415.4955 | 396.6972 | 407.0002 |
| December | 415.4227 | 406.8863 | 411.5812 |