YEARLY HIGH
0.0059 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.0051 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0055 MXN

2016 UGX to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UGX to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.0059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0052 to the December average rate of 0.0057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0059 was up 10.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0054, 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 29 MXN
2015 Average 25 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 25 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.02 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0057
0.0052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to MXN 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 0.0053, compared to 0.0056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0007 MXN (High: 0.0059 / Low: 0.0052). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MXN (High: 0.0053 / Low: 0.0051).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0056) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0049), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+16.08%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0056
2015 Avg (November) 0.0049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0054 0.0051 0.0052
February 0.0055 0.0052 0.0054
March 0.0054 0.0051 0.0052
April 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
May 0.0055 0.0052 0.0054
June 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055
July 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055
August 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055
September 0.0059 0.0054 0.0057
October 0.0057 0.0054 0.0055
November 0.0059 0.0052 0.0056
December 0.0058 0.0056 0.0057