2017 FKP to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4912.9063 UGX

YEARLY LOW

4356.8765 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

4660.0968 UGX

2017 FKP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FKP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4912.9063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 4356.8765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 556.0298 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4464.4167 to the December average rate of 4862.7358, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4912.9063 was down 2.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 5056.6442, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,564,532 UGX

2016 Average 23,135,015 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 21,784,383 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,780,149.02 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4903.6769

4412.3838

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 4543.4021, compared to 4776.7914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 233.3893 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4543.4021

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4776.7914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 267.8138 UGX (High: 4745.6723 / Low: 4477.8585). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 90.4716 UGX (High: 4912.9063 / Low: 4822.4347).

April Spread (Volatile) ±267.8138

December Spread (Stable) ±90.4716

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 88.1226 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -88.1226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 4862.7358) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4492.8054), the exchange rate shifted by +369.9304 (+8.23%).

2017 Avg (December) 4862.7358

2016 Avg (December) 4492.8054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4581.6638	4363.0364	4464.4167
February	4554.7893	4440.6631	4476.5966
March	4548.2655	4356.8765	4453.3249
April	4745.6723	4477.8585	4589.6662
May	4715.7377	4604.6581	4682.2655
June	4674.3972	4538.7081	4594.1429
July	4782.7433	4616.3500	4692.7863
August	4793.1373	4597.8365	4682.5337
September	4907.2809	4679.2175	4810.3701
October	4865.8860	4713.1806	4802.5872
November	4906.2217	4758.4919	4809.7355
December	4912.9063	4822.4347	4862.7358