YEARLY HIGH
33.5955 UGX
YEARLY LOW
30.8167 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.2534 UGX

2017 JPY to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 33.5955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 30.8167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7788 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.4376 to the December average rate of 32.1205, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 33.5955 was down 0.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 33.9054, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,797,742 UGX
2016 Average 15,744,963 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 15,408,353 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,389,389.21 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

33.1196
31.2847
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 32.1295, compared to 32.3774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2479 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.1295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.3774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 1.6846 UGX (High: 33.5955 / Low: 31.9109). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6119 UGX (High: 32.5634 / Low: 31.9515).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.6846
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6119

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6641 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6641

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 32.6265) against the same month in 2016 (average: 33.1462), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5197 (-1.57%).

2017 Avg (September) 32.6265
2016 Avg (September) 33.1462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.1187 30.8167 31.4376
February 32.1105 31.2944 31.7549
March 32.7431 31.1763 31.9420
April 33.5428 32.5553 32.9667
May 32.7258 31.8035 32.3026
June 32.7652 31.7661 32.3730
July 32.8367 31.6314 32.1313
August 33.2057 32.5347 32.9233
September 33.5955 31.9109 32.6265
October 32.5634 31.9515 32.2175
November 32.7299 31.9241 32.2450
December 32.4103 31.7594 32.1205