YEARLY HIGH
1.2243 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1.1024 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1862 KHR

2016 UGX to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UGX to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 1.2243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 1.1024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1219 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1753 to the December average rate of 1.1238, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2243 was down 16.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4662, 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 6,122 KHR
2015 Average 6,324 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 5,512 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 609.48 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2245
1.1147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to KHR 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 1.1952, compared to 1.1772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1952
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0615 KHR (High: 1.1639 / Low: 1.1024). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 KHR (High: 1.2127 / Low: 1.2034).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0615
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0548 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0548

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1.2138) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2841), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0703 (-5.48%).

2016 Avg (June) 1.2138
2015 Avg (June) 1.2841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2035 1.1601 1.1753
February 1.1950 1.1590 1.1740
March 1.2010 1.1851 1.1914
April 1.2203 1.1874 1.2015
May 1.2227 1.1998 1.2154
June 1.2243 1.1956 1.2138
July 1.2095 1.1975 1.2043
August 1.2145 1.2010 1.2103
September 1.2127 1.2034 1.2076
October 1.2148 1.1702 1.1860
November 1.1639 1.1024 1.1312
December 1.1493 1.1086 1.1238