YEARLY HIGH
0.0139 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0128 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0135 DOP

2016 UGX to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UGX to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.0139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0132 to the December average rate of 0.0129, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0139 was down 13.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0160, 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 69 DOP
2015 Average 70 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 64 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.44 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0138
0.0128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to DOP 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 0.0135, compared to 0.0134 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) 0.0135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0006 DOP (High: 0.0133 / Low: 0.0128). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 DOP (High: 0.0137 / Low: 0.0136).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.0137) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0149), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-8.25%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.0137
2015 Avg (April) 0.0149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0135 0.0131 0.0132
February 0.0136 0.0131 0.0133
March 0.0137 0.0135 0.0136
April 0.0139 0.0135 0.0137
May 0.0138 0.0136 0.0137
June 0.0137 0.0135 0.0136
July 0.0137 0.0135 0.0136
August 0.0137 0.0136 0.0136
September 0.0137 0.0136 0.0136
October 0.0137 0.0133 0.0135
November 0.0133 0.0128 0.0130
December 0.0131 0.0128 0.0129