YEARLY HIGH
1178.4508 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1069.6724 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1133.3339 UGX

2017 BRL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 1178.4508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 1069.6724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 108.7784 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1131.1256 to the December average rate of 1100.1848, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1178.4508 was up 5.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 1113.3221, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 29,461,271 UGX
2016 Average 24,653,033 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 26,741,811 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,719,460.08 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1162.3431
1082.7242
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 1136.2757, compared to 1130.3920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.8838 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1136.2757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1130.3920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 88.9263 UGX (High: 1168.1627 / Low: 1079.2364). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.9531 UGX (High: 1171.5331 / Low: 1142.5799).

May Spread (Volatile) ±88.9263
February Spread (Stable) ±28.9531

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 41.5478 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -41.5478

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1155.2374) against the same month in 2016 (average: 911.0553), the exchange rate shifted by +244.1821 (+26.80%).

2017 Avg (March) 1155.2374
2016 Avg (March) 911.0553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1159.3101 1103.5134 1131.1256
February 1171.5331 1142.5799 1155.3171
March 1178.4508 1124.2914 1155.2374
April 1174.5072 1143.7216 1155.7082
May 1168.1627 1079.2364 1130.9069
June 1112.9236 1069.6724 1089.3591
July 1158.7657 1084.7719 1126.9609
August 1163.7611 1132.5414 1146.0831
September 1173.5237 1128.7951 1153.6553
October 1157.8378 1107.7958 1140.7785
November 1133.9495 1097.8680 1114.6892
December 1122.7120 1084.4133 1100.1848