2017 DOP to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 DOP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the DOP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 78.3268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 74.8347.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4921 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.7301 to the December average rate of 75.0777, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 78.3268 was up 0.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 78.2990, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
DOP to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 76.7527, compared to 76.0693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6834 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.7791 UGX (High: 77.4252 / Low: 75.6461). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6623 UGX (High: 75.4970 / Low: 74.8347).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.1375 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 77.7301) against the same month in 2016 (average: 75.6279), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1022 (+2.78%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78.3268 | 76.9564 | 77.7301 |
| February | 77.2807 | 75.9714 | 76.5926 |
| March | 77.5814 | 75.8488 | 76.6242 |
| April | 77.3909 | 76.4336 | 76.8806 |
| May | 77.1821 | 75.9641 | 76.7011 |
| June | 76.6099 | 75.4694 | 75.9877 |
| July | 77.4252 | 75.6461 | 76.3514 |
| August | 77.1260 | 75.9766 | 76.6027 |
| September | 76.8001 | 75.7023 | 76.2485 |
| October | 77.0777 | 75.6801 | 76.3568 |
| November | 76.4512 | 75.2139 | 75.7788 |
| December | 75.4970 | 74.8347 | 75.0777 |