2016 UAH to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 UAH to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the UAH to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 147.7760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 123.2192.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.5568 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 141.7565 to the December average rate of 137.0397, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 147.7760 was down 19.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 183.4224, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UAH based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
UAH to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 132.9644, compared to 134.6680 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7036 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 12.3936 UGX (High: 135.7238 / Low: 123.3302). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2880 UGX (High: 137.1706 / Low: 134.8827).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and July, 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 12.1884 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 141.7565) against the same month in 2015 (average: 180.0050), the exchange rate shifted by -38.2485 (-21.25%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 147.7760 | 135.4436 | 141.7565 |
| February | 135.7238 | 123.3302 | 129.5680 |
| March | 132.3536 | 123.2192 | 128.1139 |
| April | 132.6486 | 128.8278 | 130.7594 |
| May | 134.8373 | 130.3062 | 132.5885 |
| June | 137.1616 | 133.7526 | 135.0003 |
| July | 137.1706 | 134.8827 | 136.1450 |
| August | 136.3004 | 129.3332 | 134.1612 |
| September | 131.1910 | 126.2514 | 128.8434 |
| October | 135.9113 | 130.6813 | 133.3949 |
| November | 141.9425 | 135.5175 | 138.4237 |
| December | 141.5990 | 133.0269 | 137.0397 |