YEARLY HIGH
483.6546 UGX
YEARLY LOW
420.3493 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
436.6973 UGX

2016 TJS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TJS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 483.6546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 420.3493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.3053 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 467.0072 to the December average rate of 457.2491, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 483.6546 was down 16.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 581.9687, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,418,273 UGX
2015 Average 2,633,457 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,101,746 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 316,526.71 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

471.2401
420.4460
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS 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 434.6226, compared to 438.7721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 434.6226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 438.7721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 39.8810 UGX (High: 483.6546 / Low: 443.7736). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8940 UGX (High: 429.7011 / Low: 427.8071).

January Spread (Volatile) ±39.8810
August Spread (Stable) ±1.8940

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 30.7179 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -30.7179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 467.0072) against the same month in 2015 (average: 540.0587), the exchange rate shifted by -73.0514 (-13.53%).

2016 Avg (January) 467.0072
2015 Avg (January) 540.0587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 483.6546 443.7736 467.0072
February 443.4879 426.2784 436.2893
March 429.0836 424.3983 427.1269
April 428.3051 420.3493 424.6788
May 430.2975 421.4477 424.9645
June 433.7208 425.1239 427.6688
July 431.9787 427.7583 429.5029
August 429.7011 427.8071 428.6074
September 430.8502 427.5413 429.4490
October 439.5377 430.0556 435.7834
November 460.7104 439.7953 452.0407
December 461.0459 452.4752 457.2491