YEARLY HIGH
14.2407 UGX
YEARLY LOW
12.1831 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2140 UGX

2017 HUF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HUF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 14.2407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 12.1831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0576 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4438 to the December average rate of 13.7264, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.2407 was up 12.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.7076, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,240,704 UGX
2016 Average 12,143,363 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 12,183,099 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,057,605.05 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.2040
12.2068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 12.6293, compared to 13.7986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1692 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.8927 UGX (High: 14.0833 / Low: 13.1907). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3374 UGX (High: 13.2633 / Low: 12.9259).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8927
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3374

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1591 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1591

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 13.9543) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.2816), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6726 (+13.62%).

2017 Avg (September) 13.9543
2016 Avg (September) 12.2816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.6242 12.2070 12.4438
February 12.5940 12.2176 12.3733
March 12.7323 12.1831 12.4539
April 12.7575 12.3075 12.4815
May 13.2206 12.6919 12.9460
June 13.2633 12.9259 13.0776
July 14.0833 13.1907 13.5752
August 14.2051 13.8430 14.0376
September 14.2407 13.5975 13.9543
October 14.0361 13.5603 13.7952
November 13.9274 13.5178 13.7029
December 14.0442 13.5115 13.7264