2017 BYR to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BYR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BYR 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 February 22, dropping to 0.1781.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3664.7219 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 814.7732 to the December average rate of 3627.4323, the exchange rate registered a net change of 345.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3664.9000 was up 2002511.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1830, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BYR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BYR 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 1425.5460, 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 2197.2503 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 3637.3856 UGX (High: 3637.5661 / Low: 0.1805). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 UGX (High: 0.1830 / Low: 0.1798).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2046.8363 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: 0.1713), the exchange rate shifted by +3638.1591 (+2123959.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3631.3581 | 0.1786 | 814.7732 |
| February | 3602.6500 | 0.1781 | 2047.0165 |
| March | 0.1816 | 0.1783 | 0.1802 |
| April | 0.1830 | 0.1798 | 0.1813 |
| May | 3637.5661 | 0.1805 | 2101.3678 |
| 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 |