YEARLY HIGH
61.8012 UGX
YEARLY LOW
52.5478 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.5881 UGX

2017 BTN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 61.8012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 52.5478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2534 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.1039 to the December average rate of 56.4623, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 61.8012 was up 15.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 53.4462, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 309,006 UGX
2016 Average 254,349 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 262,739 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,267.18 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

ट्रेंड विज़ुअलाइज़ेशन

2017 के दौरान महीने के औसत उतार-चढ़ाव।

57.4098
52.7124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 54.9217, compared to 56.2546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.9217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.2546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 5.7904 UGX (High: 61.8012 / Low: 56.0108). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9306 UGX (High: 56.2067 / Low: 55.2761).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.7904
June Spread (Stable) ±0.9306

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.9202 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 57.0184) against the same month in 2016 (average: 50.3851), the exchange rate shifted by +6.6333 (+13.17%).

2017 Avg (August) 57.0184
2016 Avg (August) 50.3851

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Month High Low Average
January 53.8460 52.5478 53.1039
February 54.0972 52.8932 53.4984
March 56.0275 53.4805 54.7217
April 57.1111 55.7163 56.2475
May 56.7855 55.6270 56.2523
June 56.2067 55.2761 55.7064
July 56.4939 55.3373 55.9531
August 61.8012 56.0108 57.0184
September 56.8313 55.0406 56.0982
October 56.3728 55.2504 55.8944
November 56.6219 55.6505 56.1013
December 57.0073 55.8236 56.4623