YEARLY HIGH
57.0647 UGX
YEARLY LOW
52.5905 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.5582 UGX

2017 INR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the INR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 57.0647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 52.5905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4742 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.1090 to the December average rate of 56.4891, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 57.0647 was up 6.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 53.6239, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,266,177 UGX
2016 Average 12,717,824 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 13,147,624 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,118,552.92 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

56.8278
52.7709
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 54.9441, compared to 56.1723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.9441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.1723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 2.6147 UGX (High: 56.1108 / Low: 53.4961). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9924 UGX (High: 56.1887 / Low: 55.1963).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.6147
June Spread (Stable) ±0.9924

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5538 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5538

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 56.4897) against the same month in 2016 (average: 50.3756), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1141 (+12.14%).

2017 Avg (August) 56.4897
2016 Avg (August) 50.3756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 53.6536 52.5905 53.1090
February 54.1426 53.0263 53.5770
March 56.1108 53.4961 54.7809
April 57.0339 55.6925 56.2550
May 56.8298 55.6013 56.2483
June 56.1887 55.1963 55.6945
July 56.4460 55.3447 55.9788
August 57.0647 56.0243 56.4897
September 56.7261 55.0043 56.0705
October 56.3727 55.1320 55.9222
November 56.6401 55.5537 56.0833
December 56.9317 55.8859 56.4891