YEARLY HIGH
3631.2667 UGX
YEARLY LOW
3308.1067 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
3417.4959 UGX

2016 CLF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CLF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 3631.2667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 3308.1067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 323.1600 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3445.2808 to the December average rate of 3600.9650, 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 3631.2667 was down 1.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 3693.0867, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,156,333 UGX
2015 Average 16,192,526 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 16,540,533 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,615,800.00 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3626.8537
3316.1889
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLF 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 3380.9764, compared to 3454.0154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 73.0389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3380.9764
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3454.0154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 164.6783 UGX (High: 3628.4400 / Low: 3463.7617). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.9017 UGX (High: 3380.8667 / Low: 3365.9650).

November Spread (Volatile) ±164.6783
August Spread (Stable) ±14.9017

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 66.5418 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -66.5418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 3600.9650) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3360.5682), the exchange rate shifted by +240.3967 (+7.15%).

2016 Avg (December) 3600.9650
2015 Avg (December) 3360.5682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3481.0333 3378.4483 3445.2808
February 3477.4333 3354.6617 3427.8597
March 3376.7167 3339.8450 3361.3179
April 3370.5900 3308.1067 3342.0777
May 3385.9683 3316.6667 3344.1371
June 3412.6450 3345.3000 3365.1854
July 3398.8083 3365.4950 3379.3133
August 3380.8667 3365.9650 3372.1254
September 3386.4567 3369.4633 3381.0180
October 3461.6450 3378.6667 3430.3231
November 3628.4400 3463.7617 3560.3474
December 3631.2667 3552.8000 3600.9650