YEARLY HIGH
0.0049 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0037 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0043 ZAR

2016 UGX to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UGX to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.0037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0047 to the December average rate of 0.0039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0049 was up 3.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0047, 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 24 ZAR
2015 Average 20 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 19 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.76 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0048
0.0038
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to ZAR 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 0.0046, compared to 0.0041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0004 ZAR (High: 0.0047 / Low: 0.0043). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 ZAR (High: 0.0039 / Low: 0.0037).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0047) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0041), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+16.52%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0047
2015 Avg (January) 0.0041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0049 0.0046 0.0047
February 0.0048 0.0044 0.0046
March 0.0047 0.0044 0.0046
April 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
May 0.0047 0.0043 0.0046
June 0.0047 0.0043 0.0045
July 0.0044 0.0041 0.0043
August 0.0043 0.0040 0.0041
September 0.0043 0.0040 0.0042
October 0.0042 0.0039 0.0041
November 0.0041 0.0038 0.0039
December 0.0039 0.0037 0.0039