YEARLY HIGH
147.7760 UGX
YEARLY LOW
123.2192 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
133.8162 UGX

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 738,880 UGX
2015 Average 750,494 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 616,096 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,783.85 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

143.1207
126.7496
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 132.9644
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 134.6680

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±12.3936
July Spread (Stable) ±2.2880

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.1884

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (January) 141.7565
2015 Avg (January) 180.0050

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