2017 CRC to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.6137 UGX

YEARLY LOW

6.1074 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.3920 UGX

2017 CRC to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CRC to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 6.6137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 6.1074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5063 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5597 to the December average rate of 6.4093, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.6137 was down 0.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.6175, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,069 UGX

2016 Average 31,439 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 30,537 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,531.53 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.5896

6.2315

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 6.4464, compared to 6.3377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4464

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.4178 UGX (High: 6.5252 / Low: 6.1074). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0673 UGX (High: 6.4296 / Low: 6.3623).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4178

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0673

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1364 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1364

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 6.5597) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.4279), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1318 (+2.05%).

2017 Avg (January) 6.5597

2016 Avg (January) 6.4279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.6137	6.5123	6.5597
February	6.5092	6.3803	6.4483
March	6.5412	6.4132	6.4693
April	6.5573	6.4786	6.5090
May	6.5252	6.1074	6.3725
June	6.3784	6.2737	6.3194
July	6.4114	6.2525	6.3141
August	6.3235	6.2377	6.2733
September	6.3114	6.2264	6.2613
October	6.4305	6.3007	6.3656
November	6.4540	6.3548	6.4026
December	6.4296	6.3623	6.4093