YEARLY HIGH
2725.3714 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2497.3586 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2620.1024 UGX

2017 BND to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BND to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2725.3714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2497.3586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 228.0128 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2529.6202 to the December average rate of 2694.7500, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2725.3714 was up 6.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 2557.1168, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,626,857 UGX
2016 Average 12,377,643 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 12,486,793 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,140,064.05 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2711.2630
2513.1072
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 2570.6478, compared to 2669.5569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 98.9091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2570.6478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2669.5569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 86.5818 UGX (High: 2608.8628 / Low: 2522.2811). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 41.5028 UGX (High: 2618.8484 / Low: 2577.3456).

March Spread (Volatile) ±86.5818
May Spread (Stable) ±41.5028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.9354 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2694.7500) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2507.1693), the exchange rate shifted by +187.5807 (+7.48%).

2017 Avg (December) 2694.7500
2016 Avg (December) 2507.1693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2557.0298 2497.3586 2529.6202
February 2576.2393 2510.2898 2537.5177
March 2608.8628 2522.2811 2567.8107
April 2622.5364 2580.9615 2595.1066
May 2618.8484 2577.3456 2598.8836
June 2619.5523 2569.7448 2594.9483
July 2672.3145 2598.1303 2631.4091
August 2683.9092 2634.7848 2656.2435
September 2707.4068 2652.2406 2676.9425
October 2696.0552 2641.8465 2674.0799
November 2710.0973 2663.0949 2683.9165
December 2725.3714 2663.2942 2694.7500