2017 KES to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

35.5055 UGX

YEARLY LOW

34.2483 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.9719 UGX

2017 KES to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 35.5055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 34.2483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2573 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.8544 to the December average rate of 35.1847, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 35.5055 was down 0.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 35.6527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 177,528 UGX

2016 Average 168,327 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 171,241 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,286.36 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

35.2407

34.5685

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 34.9184, compared to 35.0255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.9184

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.0255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.0117 UGX (High: 35.4095 / Low: 34.3978). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3057 UGX (High: 35.3258 / Low: 35.0201).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0117

November Spread (Stable) ±0.3057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4137 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 35.0991) against the same month in 2016 (average: 33.1315), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9676 (+5.94%).

2017 Avg (March) 35.0991

2016 Avg (March) 33.1315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.4095	34.3978	34.8544
February	34.9456	34.2889	34.6245
March	35.5055	34.7342	35.0991
April	35.4962	34.8270	35.1263
May	35.3353	34.7727	35.1100
June	35.1280	34.3686	34.6963
July	34.9646	34.2483	34.7405
August	35.1670	34.6240	34.9100
September	35.3316	34.7423	35.0210
October	35.4275	34.9422	35.1739
November	35.3258	35.0201	35.1226
December	35.3031	34.8484	35.1847