YEARLY HIGH
0.0024 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0022 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0023 SBD

2016 UGX to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UGX to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.0024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.0022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0024 to the December average rate of 0.0022, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0024 was down 11.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0027, 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 SBD
2015 Average 12 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 11 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.39 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0024
0.0022
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to SBD 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 0.0024, compared to 0.0023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0024
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0001 SBD (High: 0.0024 / Low: 0.0023). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SBD (High: 0.0023 / Low: 0.0023).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0024) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0027), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-11.80%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0024
2015 Avg (February) 0.0027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0024 0.0023 0.0024
February 0.0024 0.0023 0.0024
March 0.0024 0.0023 0.0024
April 0.0024 0.0023 0.0024
May 0.0024 0.0023 0.0023
June 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
July 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
August 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
September 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
October 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
November 0.0023 0.0022 0.0022
December 0.0022 0.0022 0.0022