YEARLY HIGH
0.2138 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.1807 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1981 CLP

2016 UGX to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UGX to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.2138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.1807.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0330 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2093 to the December average rate of 0.1853, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2138 was down 3.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2220, 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 1,069 CLP
2015 Average 1,014 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 904 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165.09 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2117
0.1829
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to CLP 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 0.2038, compared to 0.1923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0105 CLP (High: 0.2056 / Low: 0.1951). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 CLP (High: 0.1888 / Low: 0.1856).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2093) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2179), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0086 (-3.96%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2093
2015 Avg (January) 0.2179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2138 0.2049 0.2093
February 0.2072 0.2020 0.2050
March 0.2071 0.1989 0.2022
April 0.2041 0.1983 0.2004
May 0.2073 0.1988 0.2039
June 0.2056 0.1951 0.2022
July 0.1964 0.1929 0.1945
August 0.2003 0.1914 0.1956
September 0.2013 0.1943 0.1978
October 0.1970 0.1882 0.1934
November 0.1888 0.1856 0.1874
December 0.1898 0.1807 0.1853