YEARLY HIGH
127.5067 UGX
YEARLY LOW
103.3103 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
113.7025 UGX

2016 UYU to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UYU to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 127.5067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 103.3103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.1963 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 112.3970 to the December average rate of 125.1421, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 127.5067 was down 1.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 129.1639, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UYU based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 637,533 UGX
2015 Average 593,074 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 516,552 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,981.73 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

127.2073
102.4249
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to UGX 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 107.8163, compared to 119.5887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.7724 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 107.8163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 119.5887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 7.3290 UGX (High: 111.8871 / Low: 104.5581). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3833 UGX (High: 113.1872 / Low: 111.8039).

February Spread (Volatile) ±7.3290
January Spread (Stable) ±1.3833

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.9896 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9896

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 125.0978) against the same month in 2015 (average: 116.0982), the exchange rate shifted by +8.9996 (+7.75%).

2016 Avg (November) 125.0978
2015 Avg (November) 116.0982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 113.1872 111.8039 112.3970
February 111.8871 104.5581 108.4797
March 105.5770 103.3103 104.4901
April 107.8379 104.1145 105.9716
May 108.4619 104.5901 106.2543
June 110.9877 108.1831 109.3049
July 113.5508 110.5050 111.6477
August 118.4168 113.2649 116.4816
September 119.1575 115.5691 117.3373
October 123.2148 118.9460 121.8258
November 127.5067 122.4417 125.0978
December 126.3050 123.3487 125.1421