YEARLY HIGH
3664.9000 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.1781 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2524.1711 UGX

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,324,500 UGX
2016 Average 850 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 890 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,323,609.63 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4002.1454
-363.6348
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1425.5460
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3622.7963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3637.3856
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2046.8363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (October) 3638.3304
2016 Avg (October) 0.1713

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