YEARLY HIGH
471.4108 UGX
YEARLY LOW
455.8916 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
464.0509 UGX

2017 HKD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 471.4108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 455.8916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.5192 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 466.1424 to the December average rate of 464.3084, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 471.4108 was up 0.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 468.1829, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,785,270 UGX
2016 Average 11,006,711 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 11,397,290 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 387,979.95 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

467.7103
459.6724
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 464.3092, compared to 463.7926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 464.3092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 463.7926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 10.5056 UGX (High: 471.4108 / Low: 460.9052). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9861 UGX (High: 465.7663 / Low: 460.7802).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.5056
December Spread (Stable) ±4.9861

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.0069 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 466.1424) against the same month in 2016 (average: 442.8370), the exchange rate shifted by +23.3054 (+5.26%).

2017 Avg (January) 466.1424
2016 Avg (January) 442.8370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 471.4108 460.9052 466.1424
February 466.5334 459.2206 462.3361
March 468.1046 460.0586 464.6450
April 471.0852 463.0694 467.0405
May 469.1867 461.1864 465.3491
June 464.2942 456.9146 460.3422
July 464.3487 455.8916 461.9389
August 464.6915 457.8750 462.0854
September 466.3209 459.5351 462.2430
October 469.7107 462.0862 466.1384
November 469.7052 463.2305 466.0416
December 465.7663 460.7802 464.3084