2016 WST to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1436.2829 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1271.8952 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1343.8581 UGX

2016 WST to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 1436.2829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 1271.8952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 164.3877 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1328.0620 to the December average rate of 1418.1459, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1436.2829 was up 0.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 1434.8825, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,181,414 UGX

2015 Average 6,403,739 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 6,359,476 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 821,938.68 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1428.8712

1300.1679

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1324.5002, compared to 1363.2160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 38.7158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1324.5002

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1363.2160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 78.1380 UGX (High: 1369.2048 / Low: 1291.0667). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.6600 UGX (High: 1334.9109 / Low: 1320.2509).

January Spread (Volatile) ±78.1380

August Spread (Stable) ±14.6600

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 17.7019 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -17.7019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1418.1459) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1299.0017), the exchange rate shifted by +119.1442 (+9.17%).

2016 Avg (December) 1418.1459

2015 Avg (December) 1299.0017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1369.2048	1291.0667	1328.0620
February	1353.6323	1296.3439	1328.1726
March	1344.6802	1299.9217	1324.0691
April	1344.5911	1309.0108	1328.5950
May	1326.0354	1271.8952	1310.8931
June	1347.7763	1299.3344	1327.2095
July	1347.6730	1308.9126	1331.0347
August	1334.9109	1320.2509	1328.1734
September	1348.2318	1328.6559	1338.5296
October	1368.5962	1342.2344	1354.6561
November	1433.0912	1364.6888	1408.7563
December	1436.2829	1396.9274	1418.1459