YEARLY HIGH
0.0331 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0304 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0320 DZD

2016 UGX to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UGX to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 0.0331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.0304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0312 to the December average rate of 0.0308, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0331 was down 1.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0336, 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 165 DZD
2015 Average 156 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 152 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.48 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0330
0.0306
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to DZD 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 0.0322, compared to 0.0319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0322
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0017 DZD (High: 0.0322 / Low: 0.0305). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 DZD (High: 0.0324 / Low: 0.0322).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.0325) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0327), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.57%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.0325
2015 Avg (April) 0.0327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0317 0.0308 0.0312
February 0.0322 0.0305 0.0311
March 0.0330 0.0322 0.0326
April 0.0331 0.0321 0.0325
May 0.0330 0.0326 0.0328
June 0.0329 0.0324 0.0327
July 0.0329 0.0324 0.0327
August 0.0327 0.0323 0.0324
September 0.0324 0.0322 0.0323
October 0.0324 0.0318 0.0321
November 0.0318 0.0305 0.0311
December 0.0313 0.0304 0.0308