2017 AWG to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 AWG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the AWG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 2051.0681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 1979.1433.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.9248 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2010.1700 to the December average rate of 2028.3866, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2051.0681 was up 1.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 2024.8703, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
AWG to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2005.7593, compared to 2022.5183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.7590 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 44.3535 UGX (High: 2030.8580 / Low: 1986.5044). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.8527 UGX (High: 2035.5613 / Low: 2012.7086).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 17.5261 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2035.5870) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1985.3117), the exchange rate shifted by +50.2753 (+2.53%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2030.8580 | 1986.5044 | 2010.1700 |
| February | 2010.8574 | 1979.1433 | 1992.6438 |
| March | 2020.8746 | 1984.1989 | 2004.4314 |
| April | 2035.3851 | 2000.3100 | 2016.7016 |
| May | 2027.5623 | 1995.5837 | 2012.5970 |
| June | 2017.0146 | 1985.6312 | 1998.0118 |
| July | 2022.2727 | 1983.6256 | 2009.5706 |
| August | 2030.4667 | 1996.1604 | 2017.3015 |
| September | 2026.2159 | 1999.2245 | 2012.0854 |
| October | 2047.4359 | 2014.7790 | 2032.1784 |
| November | 2051.0681 | 2024.2798 | 2035.5870 |
| December | 2035.5613 | 2012.7086 | 2028.3866 |