YEARLY HIGH
1196.5535 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1012.0758 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1132.6067 UGX

2016 TRY to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TRY to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 1196.5535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1012.0758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 184.4777 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1148.0284 to the December average rate of 1027.9389, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1196.5535 was down 9.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 1315.0894, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 59,827,673 UGX
2015 Average 59,396,801 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 50,603,790 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,223,883.43 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1193.7219
1012.8677
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 1158.0793, compared to 1107.1341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 50.9452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1158.0793
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1107.1341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 76.1508 UGX (High: 1172.1876 / Low: 1096.0368). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.2306 UGX (High: 1129.0301 / Low: 1108.7995).

July Spread (Volatile) ±76.1508
October Spread (Stable) ±20.2306

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 53.4458 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -53.4458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1178.6507) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1129.0567), the exchange rate shifted by +49.5940 (+4.39%).

2016 Avg (April) 1178.6507
2015 Avg (April) 1129.0567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1177.7265 1126.8769 1148.0284
February 1186.4329 1124.7927 1164.0707
March 1194.2457 1137.3865 1166.5412
April 1196.5535 1161.1548 1178.6507
May 1186.8831 1118.3376 1136.7128
June 1181.8103 1141.5442 1154.4722
July 1172.1876 1096.0368 1138.2824
August 1152.0772 1119.2871 1139.0312
September 1154.3113 1129.4186 1139.4070
October 1129.0301 1108.7995 1116.7604
November 1115.9411 1049.1891 1081.3847
December 1062.1796 1012.0758 1027.9389