YEARLY HIGH
0.0357 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0295 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0318 JPY

2016 UGX to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UGX to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 0.0295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0344 to the December average rate of 0.0322, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0357 was down 17.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0434, 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 178 JPY
2015 Average 188 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 147 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.83 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0348
0.0296
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to JPY 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 0.0330, compared to 0.0306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0330
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0026 JPY (High: 0.0327 / Low: 0.0300). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 JPY (High: 0.0305 / Low: 0.0299).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0344) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0415), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0071 (-17.19%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0344
2015 Avg (January) 0.0415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0357 0.0336 0.0344
February 0.0349 0.0327 0.0334
March 0.0341 0.0331 0.0336
April 0.0337 0.0321 0.0328
May 0.0330 0.0321 0.0326
June 0.0327 0.0300 0.0313
July 0.0318 0.0297 0.0307
August 0.0306 0.0297 0.0300
September 0.0308 0.0296 0.0302
October 0.0305 0.0299 0.0302
November 0.0315 0.0295 0.0305
December 0.0331 0.0313 0.0322