YEARLY HIGH
0.2756 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.2650 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2703 UGX

2017 IDR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the IDR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.2756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.2650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2705 to the December average rate of 0.2677, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2756 was up 1.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2719, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,755,786 UGX
2016 Average 2,569,219 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,650,454 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105,332.44 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2734
0.2672
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.2708, compared to 0.2698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0082 UGX (High: 0.2756 / Low: 0.2674). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 UGX (High: 0.2715 / Low: 0.2679).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.2715) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2577), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0139 (+5.38%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.2715
2016 Avg (September) 0.2577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2742 0.2672 0.2705
February 0.2710 0.2668 0.2691
March 0.2732 0.2669 0.2704
April 0.2751 0.2702 0.2729
May 0.2737 0.2697 0.2721
June 0.2724 0.2678 0.2699
July 0.2723 0.2672 0.2704
August 0.2730 0.2684 0.2709
September 0.2756 0.2674 0.2715
October 0.2712 0.2671 0.2691
November 0.2715 0.2679 0.2692
December 0.2691 0.2650 0.2677