YEARLY HIGH
988.6941 UGX
YEARLY LOW
900.7901 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
930.4419 UGX

2016 AED to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AED to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 988.6941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 900.7901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 87.9039 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 938.0345 to the December average rate of 980.4182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 988.6941 was down 1.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 1005.3456, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,943,470 UGX
2015 Average 4,408,466 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,503,951 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 439,519.74 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

987.4687
902.8622
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 920.4972, compared to 940.3867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.8895 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 920.4972
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 940.3867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 44.7527 UGX (High: 987.7886 / Low: 943.0360). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0574 UGX (High: 920.4697 / Low: 916.4123).

November Spread (Volatile) ±44.7527
August Spread (Stable) ±4.0574

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 18.0980 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.0980

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 980.4182) against the same month in 2015 (average: 914.9561), the exchange rate shifted by +65.4621 (+7.15%).

2016 Avg (December) 980.4182
2015 Avg (December) 914.9561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 947.7848 919.8679 938.0345
February 946.8028 913.3642 933.2488
March 919.3370 909.1403 915.1508
April 917.6738 900.7901 909.9128
May 921.8230 902.9808 910.4375
June 929.1274 910.7625 916.1986
July 925.3879 916.3075 920.0465
August 920.4697 916.4123 918.0933
September 922.0988 917.3465 920.5146
October 942.5274 919.8757 933.9432
November 987.7886 943.0360 969.3042
December 988.6941 967.3021 980.4182