YEARLY HIGH
22.0880 UGX
YEARLY LOW
21.4599 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.7949 UGX

2017 AOA to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AOA to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 22.0880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 21.4599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6281 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.7935 to the December average rate of 21.8621, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 22.0880 was down 12.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 25.2611, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 110,440 UGX
2016 Average 105,042 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 107,300 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,140.45 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

21.9582
21.5954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 21.7547, compared to 21.8350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0803 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.7547
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.8350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.4847 UGX (High: 22.0372 / Low: 21.5525). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2462 UGX (High: 21.9210 / Low: 21.6747).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4847
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2462

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 0.2054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 21.9280) against the same month in 2016 (average: 20.7166), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2114 (+5.85%).

2017 Avg (October) 21.9280
2016 Avg (October) 20.7166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.0372 21.5525 21.7935
February 21.8198 21.4726 21.6257
March 21.9247 21.5274 21.7489
April 22.0851 21.7016 21.8831
May 21.9972 21.6568 21.8413
June 21.8214 21.4819 21.6360
July 21.8581 21.4599 21.7442
August 21.9128 21.5953 21.7817
September 21.9234 21.6283 21.7703
October 22.0880 21.7389 21.9280
November 22.0871 21.7995 21.9238
December 21.9210 21.6747 21.8621