2017 JMD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

29.2225 UGX

YEARLY LOW

27.4780 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

28.1849 UGX

2017 JMD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 29.2225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 27.4780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7445 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.0681 to the December average rate of 28.9918, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 29.2225 was up 1.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 28.9228, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 146,113 UGX

2016 Average 136,633 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 137,390 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,722.58 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

29.1254

27.5222

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 27.9573, compared to 28.4125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.9573

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.4125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 1.0164 UGX (High: 28.7453 / Low: 27.7289). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3350 UGX (High: 28.3090 / Low: 27.9740).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.0164

April Spread (Stable) ±0.3350

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4811 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4811

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 28.9918) against the same month in 2016 (average: 27.9343), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0575 (+3.79%).

2017 Avg (December) 28.9918

2016 Avg (December) 27.9343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.3072	27.8539	28.0681
February	28.0900	27.7058	27.8651
March	28.3840	27.7687	28.0354
April	28.3090	27.9740	28.1205
May	28.1944	27.6502	27.9990
June	27.8639	27.4896	27.6558
July	28.6149	27.7494	28.1518
August	28.4841	27.9622	28.2955
September	28.3263	27.4780	27.8144
October	28.7453	27.7289	28.4090
November	29.0055	28.6063	28.8126
December	29.2225	28.7145	28.9918