YEARLY HIGH
6.7418 VND
YEARLY LOW
6.2360 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5483 VND

2016 UGX to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UGX to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 6.7418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 6.2360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5059 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5024 to the December average rate of 6.3057, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.7418 was down 12.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.7093, 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 33,709 VND
2015 Average 34,056 VND
Yearly Trough Low 31,180 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,529.34 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.7143
6.2685
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to VND 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 6.6063, compared to 6.4902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2649 VND (High: 6.6618 / Low: 6.3969). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0264 VND (High: 6.6149 / Low: 6.5885).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2649
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0264

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1945 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1945

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 6.6751) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.2129), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5377 (-7.46%).

2016 Avg (April) 6.6751
2015 Avg (April) 7.2129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6618 6.3969 6.5024
February 6.6548 6.4068 6.5101
March 6.6783 6.6095 6.6340
April 6.7418 6.6122 6.6751
May 6.7222 6.5928 6.6771
June 6.6881 6.5421 6.6391
July 6.6329 6.5597 6.6033
August 6.6317 6.5947 6.6137
September 6.6149 6.5885 6.6000
October 6.6115 6.4455 6.5066
November 6.4458 6.2360 6.3120
December 6.4070 6.2435 6.3057