YEARLY HIGH
0.1616 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.1484 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1543 UGX

2016 STD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the STD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 0.1616. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.1484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0133 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1529 to the December average rate of 0.1547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1616 was down 5.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1710, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 808 UGX
2015 Average 734 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 742 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.42 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1573
0.1521
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.1540, compared to 0.1546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1540
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0087 UGX (High: 0.1616 / Low: 0.1530). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 UGX (High: 0.1554 / Low: 0.1535).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.1545) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1458), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0087 (+5.97%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.1545
2015 Avg (June) 0.1458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1549 0.1495 0.1529
February 0.1578 0.1503 0.1548
March 0.1562 0.1484 0.1525
April 0.1570 0.1525 0.1549
May 0.1563 0.1530 0.1545
June 0.1616 0.1530 0.1545
July 0.1545 0.1515 0.1527
August 0.1559 0.1525 0.1543
September 0.1554 0.1535 0.1547
October 0.1568 0.1528 0.1546
November 0.1588 0.1550 0.1569
December 0.1581 0.1509 0.1547