2017 EGP to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

228.1453 UGX

YEARLY LOW

188.5021 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

203.0179 UGX

2017 EGP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 228.1453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 188.5021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.6432 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 194.1814 to the December average rate of 203.6445, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 228.1453 was down 48.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 444.6069, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,140,727 UGX

2016 Average 1,821,661 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 942,511 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 198,215.98 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

214.0324

192.3768

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 201.8030, compared to 204.2329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 201.8030

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 204.2329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 38.0466 UGX (High: 228.1453 / Low: 190.0987). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8748 UGX (High: 206.2814 / Low: 203.4065).

February Spread (Volatile) ±38.0466

September Spread (Stable) ±2.8748

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 7.3083 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 212.2278) against the same month in 2016 (average: 437.6889), the exchange rate shifted by -225.4611 (-51.51%).

2017 Avg (February) 212.2278

2016 Avg (February) 437.6889

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	203.3172	188.5021	194.1814
February	228.1453	190.0987	212.2278
March	223.8786	197.0504	204.9195
April	202.9690	198.9301	200.9090
May	201.4792	198.4590	200.3276
June	201.1351	196.4504	198.2527
July	203.0223	197.9641	201.3407
August	205.5947	202.3436	203.6202
September	206.2814	203.4065	204.7000
October	207.7902	204.0303	206.1797
November	207.8171	204.4860	205.9121
December	205.6244	201.1438	203.6445