2017 BAM to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2232.5369 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1924.5288 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

2088.4812 UGX

2017 BAM to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 2232.5369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 1924.5288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 308.0081 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1964.6967 to the December average rate of 2196.1972, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2232.5369 was up 11.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 1998.3855, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,162,685 UGX

2016 Average 9,663,813 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 9,622,644 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,540,040.34 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2225.6223

1928.5854

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 1997.7626, compared to 2179.1997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 181.4371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1997.7626

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2179.1997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 92.3729 UGX (High: 2176.3071 / Low: 2083.9342). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 44.4286 UGX (High: 2208.3112 / Low: 2163.8826).

July Spread (Volatile) ±92.3729

October Spread (Stable) ±44.4286

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 14.1739 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -14.1739

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 2200.8692) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1936.6745), the exchange rate shifted by +264.1947 (+13.64%).

2017 Avg (September) 2200.8692

2016 Avg (September) 1936.6745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1989.9507	1928.7801	1964.6967
February	2000.7174	1924.5288	1953.3385
March	2011.1316	1936.5363	1972.1542
April	2041.3416	1966.3898	1987.7145
May	2084.9967	2013.0347	2048.7286
June	2095.9152	2045.3429	2059.9432
July	2176.3071	2083.9342	2125.6958
August	2220.2114	2155.9873	2182.7204
September	2232.5369	2163.9280	2200.8692
October	2208.3112	2163.8826	2186.6952
November	2213.8805	2152.7613	2183.0205
December	2231.1778	2159.7469	2196.1972