YEARLY HIGH
2993.7771 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2637.1923 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2788.7397 UGX

2017 CAD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 2993.7771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 2637.1923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 356.5848 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2736.6545 to the December average rate of 2843.5623, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2993.7771 was up 9.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 2740.7012, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,968,885 UGX
2016 Average 12,900,734 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 13,185,961 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,782,923.91 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2965.3885
2638.1210
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2705.8274, compared to 2871.6519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 165.8245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2705.8274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2871.6519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 137.1329 UGX (High: 2902.4810 / Low: 2765.3481). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 58.8228 UGX (High: 2871.2736 / Low: 2812.4508).

July Spread (Volatile) ±137.1329
November Spread (Stable) ±58.8228

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 49.8368 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -49.8368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 2938.1162) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2582.6348), the exchange rate shifted by +355.4814 (+13.76%).

2017 Avg (September) 2938.1162
2016 Avg (September) 2582.6348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2775.7915 2688.4384 2736.6545
February 2778.4597 2696.8509 2737.8759
March 2728.4413 2657.6173 2696.0713
April 2739.5558 2667.5384 2701.6209
May 2698.3745 2637.1923 2665.3933
June 2768.0617 2645.9587 2697.3486
July 2902.4810 2765.3481 2841.3001
August 2900.4832 2823.0884 2867.2829
September 2993.7771 2887.6526 2938.1162
October 2920.9481 2827.0569 2888.2794
November 2871.2736 2812.4508 2851.3707
December 2891.3800 2804.4474 2843.5623