YEARLY HIGH
0.3530 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.3128 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3335 IQD

2016 UGX to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UGX to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 0.3530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.3128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0402 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3170 to the December average rate of 0.3267, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3530 was down 16.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4228, 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 1,765 IQD
2015 Average 1,815 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,564 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 201.20 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3516
0.3139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to IQD 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 0.3291, compared to 0.3380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3291
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0199 IQD (High: 0.3511 / Low: 0.3312). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 IQD (High: 0.3466 / Low: 0.3445).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0199
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.3484) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3719), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0235 (-6.32%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.3484
2015 Avg (June) 0.3719

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3258 0.3128 0.3170
February 0.3245 0.3130 0.3176
March 0.3259 0.3224 0.3238
April 0.3347 0.3230 0.3280
May 0.3511 0.3312 0.3396
June 0.3530 0.3413 0.3484
July 0.3475 0.3434 0.3457
August 0.3466 0.3445 0.3457
September 0.3463 0.3434 0.3446
October 0.3441 0.3354 0.3391
November 0.3360 0.3200 0.3261
December 0.3313 0.3172 0.3267