YEARLY HIGH
0.0034 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0029 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0032 BWP

2016 UGX to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UGX to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.0029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0033 to the December average rate of 0.0030, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0034 was down 2.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0035, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17 BWP
2015 Average 16 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 15 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.44 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0034
0.0029
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to BWP 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 0.0033, compared to 0.0031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0002 BWP (High: 0.0034 / Low: 0.0032). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BWP (High: 0.0032 / Low: 0.0032).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0033) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0034), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.55%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0033
2015 Avg (January) 0.0034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0034 0.0033 0.0033
February 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
March 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
April 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
May 0.0033 0.0032 0.0033
June 0.0033 0.0032 0.0033
July 0.0032 0.0032 0.0032
August 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
September 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
October 0.0032 0.0030 0.0031
November 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
December 0.0030 0.0029 0.0030