YEARLY HIGH
997.8230 UGX
YEARLY LOW
969.3946 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
984.4989 UGX

2017 AED to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AED to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 997.8230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 969.3946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.4284 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 984.3776 to the December average rate of 987.6237, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 997.8230 was up 0.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 988.6941, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,989,115 UGX
2016 Average 4,652,213 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,846,973 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 142,141.77 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

991.9414
975.3979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 982.6602, compared to 986.3376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6775 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 982.6602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 986.3376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 21.8124 UGX (High: 995.3804 / Low: 973.5680). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.1778 UGX (High: 990.2834 / Low: 979.1056).

January Spread (Volatile) ±21.8124
December Spread (Stable) ±11.1778

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 9.2665 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.2665

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 990.5627) against the same month in 2016 (average: 933.9432), the exchange rate shifted by +56.6196 (+6.06%).

2017 Avg (October) 990.5627
2016 Avg (October) 933.9432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 995.3804 973.5680 984.3776
February 985.5786 969.8764 976.7765
March 990.3491 972.4815 982.3899
April 997.5778 980.2491 988.4751
May 993.6051 978.3016 986.6042
June 985.7118 970.3747 977.3377
July 987.3725 969.3946 982.0746
August 989.8345 975.5517 983.9326
September 990.3491 976.9957 983.4342
October 997.8230 982.0137 990.5627
November 997.8139 984.8715 990.3979
December 990.2834 979.1056 987.6237