YEARLY HIGH
3664.9000 UGX
YEARLY LOW
3560.6000 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
3616.0331 UGX

2017 CUP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CUP 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 July 20, dropping to 3560.6000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 104.3000 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3615.6356 to the December average rate of 3627.4323, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3664.9000 was up 0.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 3631.2667, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,324,500 UGX
2016 Average 17,087,488 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 17,803,000 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 521,500.00 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3643.4043
3582.5166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CUP 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 3609.2699, 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 13.5264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3609.2699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3622.7963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 80.3500 UGX (High: 3656.0500 / Low: 3575.7000). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 40.8581 UGX (High: 3637.2081 / Low: 3596.3500).

January Spread (Volatile) ±80.3500
December Spread (Stable) ±40.8581

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 34.0175 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -34.0175

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: 3430.3231), the exchange rate shifted by +208.0073 (+6.06%).

2017 Avg (October) 3638.3304
2016 Avg (October) 3430.3231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3656.0500 3575.7000 3615.6356
February 3620.0441 3562.4500 3587.5905
March 3637.5661 3571.5500 3608.1979
April 3664.2000 3600.5500 3630.6638
May 3649.6081 3593.2000 3623.7745
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