YEARLY HIGH
0.3695 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.3214 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3398 KRW

2016 UGX to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UGX to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.3695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.3214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0482 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3486 to the December average rate of 0.3289, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3695 was down 7.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3981, 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 1,848 KRW
2015 Average 1,757 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,607 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 240.84 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3583
0.3241
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to KRW 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 0.3497, compared to 0.3299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3497
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0287 KRW (High: 0.3685 / Low: 0.3399). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 KRW (High: 0.3470 / Low: 0.3406).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0287
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.3554) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3835), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0281 (-7.33%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.3554
2015 Avg (February) 0.3835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3524 0.3444 0.3486
February 0.3695 0.3464 0.3554
March 0.3685 0.3399 0.3523
April 0.3470 0.3406 0.3433
May 0.3547 0.3437 0.3513
June 0.3549 0.3388 0.3473
July 0.3423 0.3309 0.3376
August 0.3329 0.3254 0.3296
September 0.3332 0.3236 0.3283
October 0.3317 0.3248 0.3283
November 0.3306 0.3225 0.3270
December 0.3375 0.3214 0.3289