YEARLY HIGH
0.0019 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0018 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0018 SDG

2016 UGX to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UGX to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 23, valuing the pair at 0.0019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.0018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0018 to the December average rate of 0.0018, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0019 was down 10.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0021, 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 9 SDG
2015 Average 9 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 9 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.60 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0018
0.0018
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to SDG 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 0.0018, compared to 0.0018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0001 SDG (High: 0.0019 / Low: 0.0018). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SDG (High: 0.0018 / Low: 0.0018).

October 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.0018) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0017), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+7.90%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.0018
2015 Avg (October) 0.0017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
February 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
March 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
April 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
May 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
June 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
July 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
August 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
September 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
October 0.0019 0.0018 0.0018
November 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
December 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018