YEARLY HIGH
2181.2077 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1835.4807 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2103.8966 UGX

2017 AZN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 2181.2077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1835.4807.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 345.7269 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1951.9741 to the December average rate of 2137.3677, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2181.2077 was down 4.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 2274.2003, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,906,038 UGX
2016 Average 10,665,804 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 9,177,404 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,728,634.69 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2173.9925
1931.7907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2070.1724, compared to 2137.6209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 67.4486 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2070.1724
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2137.6209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 196.5272 UGX (High: 2035.9706 / Low: 1839.4434). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 29.8278 UGX (High: 2159.7443 / Low: 2129.9165).

February Spread (Volatile) ±196.5272
October Spread (Stable) ±29.8278

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 31.3039 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -31.3039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 2153.8090) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2203.5021), the exchange rate shifted by -49.6931 (-2.26%).

2017 Avg (April) 2153.8090
2016 Avg (April) 2203.5021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2025.2320 1835.4807 1951.9741
February 2035.9706 1839.4434 1966.5766
March 2127.8493 2003.6746 2078.8387
April 2181.2077 2113.0222 2153.8090
May 2168.6486 2113.6471 2150.5698
June 2146.9187 2096.5882 2119.2659
July 2150.9003 2111.5493 2137.2013
August 2151.4435 2107.7059 2134.0577
September 2148.0172 2110.9412 2129.0504
October 2159.7443 2129.9165 2146.6770
November 2157.6391 2127.6765 2141.3716
December 2152.5647 2119.9412 2137.3677