YEARLY HIGH
4362.8577 UGX
YEARLY LOW
3762.6467 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
4086.0323 UGX

2017 EUR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EUR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4362.8577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 3762.6467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 600.2110 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3844.2148 to the December average rate of 4295.7006, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4362.8577 was up 11.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 3911.5986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,814,289 UGX
2016 Average 18,904,347 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 18,813,233 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,001,055.21 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4352.1822
3769.2682
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 3908.6800, compared to 4263.3846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 354.7047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3908.6800
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4263.3846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 208.7151 UGX (High: 4283.5826 / Low: 4074.8675). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 88.3428 UGX (High: 4319.2948 / Low: 4230.9519).

July Spread (Volatile) ±208.7151
October Spread (Stable) ±88.3428

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 27.9868 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.9868

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 4295.7006) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3793.5458), the exchange rate shifted by +502.1548 (+13.24%).

2017 Avg (December) 4295.7006
2016 Avg (December) 3793.5458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3898.3711 3776.7520 3844.2148
February 3895.3478 3762.6467 3817.8443
March 3932.1504 3782.7720 3859.5129
April 3992.1469 3832.9355 3890.6235
May 4078.7806 3951.6855 4008.3342
June 4100.1234 3999.5384 4031.5501
July 4283.5826 4074.8675 4161.2870
August 4344.2798 4213.7734 4271.8787
September 4360.3216 4235.4371 4303.6060
October 4319.2948 4230.9519 4275.6192
November 4330.3070 4215.2701 4272.2163
December 4362.8577 4239.6280 4295.7006