2016 UGX to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4610 LAK

YEARLY LOW

2.2318 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3773 LAK

2016 UGX to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UGX to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 2.4610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.2318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2292 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3644 to the December average rate of 2.2659, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.4610 was down 15.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.9220, 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 12,305 LAK

2015 Average 12,654 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 11,159 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,145.94 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.4434

2.2497

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to LAK 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 2.4024, compared to 2.3521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0503 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4024

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1039 LAK (High: 2.3534 / Low: 2.2495). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 LAK (High: 2.3994 / Low: 2.3904).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1039

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0747 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.4273) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.6914), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2641 (-9.81%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.4273

2015 Avg (May) 2.6914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4153	2.3359	2.3644
February	2.4142	2.3429	2.3701
March	2.4349	2.4050	2.4180
April	2.4425	2.4092	2.4265
May	2.4610	2.3970	2.4273
June	2.4261	2.3769	2.4084
July	2.4099	2.3781	2.3932
August	2.4063	2.3919	2.3994
September	2.3994	2.3904	2.3944
October	2.3976	2.3493	2.3674
November	2.3534	2.2495	2.2927
December	2.2918	2.2318	2.2659