2017 HTG to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

59.9336 UGX

YEARLY LOW

52.2618 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

55.7065 UGX

2017 HTG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 59.9336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 52.2618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6717 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.1239 to the December average rate of 56.7965, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 59.9336 was down 0.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 59.9567, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 299,668 UGX

2016 Average 271,446 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 261,309 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,358.70 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

58.5660

52.1845

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 54.0981, compared to 57.3150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.0981

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.3150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 5.6255 UGX (High: 58.1322 / Low: 52.5067). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4927 UGX (High: 53.0231 / Low: 52.5304).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.6255

May Spread (Stable) ±0.4927

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.1391 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1391

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 56.8951) against the same month in 2016 (average: 52.6173), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2778 (+8.13%).

2017 Avg (August) 56.8951

2016 Avg (August) 52.6173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	55.1623	52.9457	54.1239
February	54.1082	53.0532	53.6189
March	55.8020	52.2618	54.0011
April	53.5067	52.6386	53.0421
May	53.0231	52.5304	52.7163
June	58.1322	52.5067	57.0864
July	58.4039	57.5395	58.0342
August	59.9336	54.3731	56.8951
September	57.8087	56.7629	57.1721
October	58.0133	57.0615	57.5400
November	57.9261	56.8960	57.4519
December	57.7032	56.3179	56.7965