YEARLY HIGH
0.0623 GYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0564 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0603 GYD

2016 UGX to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UGX to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 0.0623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.0564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0598 to the December average rate of 0.0572, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0623 was down 16.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0746, 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 311 GYD
2015 Average 321 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 282 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.50 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0621
0.0568
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to GYD 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 0.0610, compared to 0.0596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0027 GYD (High: 0.0592 / Low: 0.0565). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 GYD (High: 0.0610 / Low: 0.0606).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.0617) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0689), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0072 (-10.46%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.0617
2015 Avg (April) 0.0689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0611 0.0592 0.0598
February 0.0615 0.0593 0.0602
March 0.0618 0.0611 0.0614
April 0.0623 0.0612 0.0617
May 0.0621 0.0608 0.0617
June 0.0616 0.0602 0.0612
July 0.0612 0.0604 0.0608
August 0.0612 0.0607 0.0610
September 0.0610 0.0606 0.0608
October 0.0607 0.0593 0.0599
November 0.0592 0.0565 0.0577
December 0.0582 0.0564 0.0572