YEARLY HIGH
5169.1041 UGX
YEARLY LOW
5015.6077 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
5098.8870 UGX

2017 JOD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JOD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 5169.1041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 5015.6077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 153.4964 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5103.1177 to the December average rate of 5114.5028, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5169.1041 was up 0.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 5124.8542, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,845,521 UGX
2016 Average 24,117,269 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 25,078,039 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 767,481.95 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5138.3835
5048.3528
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 5088.9777, compared to 5108.7963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.8186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5088.9777
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5108.7963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 110.5632 UGX (High: 5159.5399 / Low: 5048.9767). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 57.6277 UGX (High: 5130.0465 / Low: 5072.4188).

January Spread (Volatile) ±110.5632
December Spread (Stable) ±57.6277

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 49.5130 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -49.5130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 5130.8809) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4842.8210), the exchange rate shifted by +288.0600 (+5.95%).

2017 Avg (October) 5130.8809
2016 Avg (October) 4842.8210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5159.5399 5048.9767 5103.1177
February 5105.8162 5028.8679 5063.0628
March 5124.0254 5036.0123 5088.7255
April 5163.7251 5076.9033 5117.7365
May 5143.1689 5062.9630 5105.3683
June 5108.6963 5019.9646 5055.8553
July 5117.3036 5015.6077 5082.7715
August 5131.6275 5055.8770 5098.4198
September 5130.5515 5061.4879 5095.8192
October 5169.1041 5084.4937 5130.8809
November 5168.8926 5101.6148 5130.3838
December 5130.0465 5072.4188 5114.5028