YEARLY HIGH
529.3840 UGX
YEARLY LOW
514.3190 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
521.2399 UGX

2017 BOB to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 529.3840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 514.3190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.0650 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 522.5573 to the December average rate of 524.7218, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 529.3840 was up 0.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 525.9849, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,646,920 UGX
2016 Average 2,476,950 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,571,595 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,324.92 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

527.0089
516.3642
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 520.7706, compared to 521.7092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 520.7706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 521.7092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 11.4547 UGX (High: 527.0473 / Low: 515.5926). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1767 UGX (High: 526.0113 / Low: 522.8346).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.4547
December Spread (Stable) ±3.1767

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 4.5795 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5795

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 526.1218) against the same month in 2016 (average: 496.1090), the exchange rate shifted by +30.0129 (+6.05%).

2017 Avg (October) 526.1218
2016 Avg (October) 496.1090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 526.7102 518.0139 522.5573
February 523.6944 516.1318 518.4108
March 527.0473 515.5926 521.1328
April 526.4117 520.7798 523.4406
May 524.8975 518.2807 521.8307
June 521.9737 515.8097 517.2512
July 524.3256 516.1250 518.9105
August 523.8281 514.3190 519.1693
September 522.8544 514.4068 517.3697
October 529.3840 518.3574 526.1218
November 527.3629 518.7602 523.9617
December 526.0113 522.8346 524.7218