2016 UGX to SYP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0663 SYP

YEARLY LOW

0.0589 SYP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0635 SYP

2016 UGX to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UGX to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 0.0663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0075 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0639 to the December average rate of 0.0593, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0663 was down 9.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0730, 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 332 SYP

2015 Average 303 SYP

Yearly Trough Low 294 SYP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.45 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0663

0.0587

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UGX to SYP 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 0.0650, compared to 0.0621 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0650

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0621

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0029 SYP (High: 0.0618 / Low: 0.0589). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SYP (High: 0.0639 / Low: 0.0635).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.0657) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0705), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0048 (-6.79%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.0657

2015 Avg (April) 0.0705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0652	0.0632	0.0639
February	0.0655	0.0632	0.0641
March	0.0658	0.0651	0.0654
April	0.0663	0.0651	0.0657
May	0.0662	0.0648	0.0656
June	0.0655	0.0636	0.0651
July	0.0642	0.0637	0.0639
August	0.0639	0.0635	0.0637
September	0.0637	0.0632	0.0634
October	0.0633	0.0618	0.0624
November	0.0618	0.0589	0.0601
December	0.0600	0.0589	0.0593