YEARLY HIGH
261.7769 UGX
YEARLY LOW
212.6209 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
231.8929 UGX

2016 ARS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 261.7769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 212.6209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.1560 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 254.1389 to the December average rate of 227.3288, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 261.7769 was down 33.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 394.5312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,308,885 UGX
2015 Average 1,753,754 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,063,105 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 245,780.00 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

257.1527
220.9876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 236.5163, compared to 227.2694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.2469 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 236.5163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 227.2694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 33.2105 UGX (High: 246.7749 / Low: 213.5645). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5271 UGX (High: 230.0275 / Low: 224.5005).

February Spread (Volatile) ±33.2105
August Spread (Stable) ±5.5271

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 22.0559 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.0559

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 254.1389) against the same month in 2015 (average: 331.7105), the exchange rate shifted by -77.5716 (-23.39%).

2016 Avg (January) 254.1389
2015 Avg (January) 331.7105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 261.7769 245.7955 254.1389
February 246.7749 213.5645 232.0830
March 233.0831 212.6209 225.6493
April 238.0201 227.9154 232.2287
May 241.9871 232.4852 236.8384
June 243.7289 223.2442 238.1595
July 231.3583 223.6288 226.8913
August 230.0275 224.5005 227.2685
September 226.1917 220.6037 224.0013
October 228.3730 220.8584 225.9626
November 234.7630 228.6060 232.1640
December 231.2460 224.2610 227.3288