YEARLY HIGH
0.0023 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0021 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0022 GTQ

2016 UGX to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UGX to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 0.0023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.0021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0022 to the December average rate of 0.0021, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0023 was down 14.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0027, 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 12 GTQ
2015 Average 12 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 10 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.35 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0023
0.0021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to GTQ 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 0.0023, compared to 0.0022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0001 GTQ (High: 0.0022 / Low: 0.0021). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GTQ (High: 0.0022 / Low: 0.0022).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.0023) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0026), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-9.86%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.0023
2015 Avg (April) 0.0026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0023 0.0022 0.0022
February 0.0023 0.0022 0.0022
March 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
April 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
May 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
June 0.0023 0.0022 0.0023
July 0.0023 0.0022 0.0023
August 0.0022 0.0022 0.0022
September 0.0022 0.0022 0.0022
October 0.0022 0.0022 0.0022
November 0.0022 0.0021 0.0021
December 0.0021 0.0021 0.0021