YEARLY HIGH
559.0390 UGX
YEARLY LOW
517.9688 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
535.2859 UGX

2017 CNY to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 559.0390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 517.9688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.0703 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 524.1578 to the December average rate of 550.2895, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 559.0390 was up 5.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 529.1912, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,975,975 UGX
2016 Average 12,862,235 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 12,949,219 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,026,756.39 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

553.1234
519.1164
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CNY 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 525.0498, compared to 545.5220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.4722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 525.0498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 545.5220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 17.4005 UGX (High: 559.0390 / Low: 541.6385). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7420 UGX (High: 529.3838 / Low: 522.6417).

September Spread (Volatile) ±17.4005
May Spread (Stable) ±6.7420

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.2075 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 549.9606) against the same month in 2016 (average: 506.6604), the exchange rate shifted by +43.3002 (+8.55%).

2017 Avg (September) 549.9606
2016 Avg (September) 506.6604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 530.4552 519.8032 524.1578
February 526.1386 518.4875 521.9503
March 528.1301 517.9688 523.4431
April 532.7785 522.9785 527.1324
May 529.3838 522.6417 526.4249
June 532.2187 523.0740 527.1902
July 538.7881 526.7479 532.8458
August 550.1964 534.6326 541.8189
September 559.0390 541.6385 549.9606
October 553.4884 542.0200 548.8967
November 554.4054 545.6531 549.3205
December 558.6191 543.2963 550.2895