2017 BSD to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BSD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BSD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 3664.9000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 3560.6000.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 104.3000 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3616.5246 to the December average rate of 3627.4323, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3664.9000 was up 0.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 3631.2667, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BSD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BSD to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3609.7104, compared to 3622.7963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.0859 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 66.0331 UGX (High: 3626.6331 / Low: 3560.6000). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 40.8581 UGX (High: 3637.2081 / Low: 3596.3500).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 34.0175 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 3638.3304) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3430.3231), the exchange rate shifted by +208.0073 (+6.06%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3644.6234 | 3589.8214 | 3616.5246 |
| February | 3619.9898 | 3566.1500 | 3589.3447 |
| March | 3637.5661 | 3571.5500 | 3608.1979 |
| April | 3664.2000 | 3600.5500 | 3630.6638 |
| May | 3649.6081 | 3593.2000 | 3623.7745 |
| June | 3620.5331 | 3564.2000 | 3589.7569 |
| July | 3626.6331 | 3560.6000 | 3607.1760 |
| August | 3635.7581 | 3583.1000 | 3614.0262 |
| September | 3637.5661 | 3588.6000 | 3612.1599 |
| October | 3664.9000 | 3606.9500 | 3638.3304 |
| November | 3664.7500 | 3617.0500 | 3637.6530 |
| December | 3637.2081 | 3596.3500 | 3627.4323 |