YEARLY HIGH
0.0097 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.0078 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0088 UYU

2016 UGX to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UGX to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.0097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0089 to the December average rate of 0.0080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0097 was up 8.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0090, 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 48 UYU
2015 Average 42 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 39 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.18 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0097
0.0078
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to UYU 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 0.0093, compared to 0.0084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0006 UYU (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0089). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 UYU (High: 0.0089 / Low: 0.0088).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.0096) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0086), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+11.84%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.0096
2015 Avg (March) 0.0086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0089 0.0088 0.0089
February 0.0096 0.0089 0.0092
March 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
April 0.0096 0.0093 0.0094
May 0.0096 0.0092 0.0094
June 0.0092 0.0090 0.0091
July 0.0090 0.0088 0.0090
August 0.0088 0.0084 0.0086
September 0.0087 0.0084 0.0085
October 0.0084 0.0081 0.0082
November 0.0082 0.0078 0.0080
December 0.0081 0.0079 0.0080