2017 KGS to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

64.4134 UGX

YEARLY LOW

51.3086 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

52.6044 UGX

2017 KGS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 64.4134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 51.3086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.1048 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.1367 to the December average rate of 52.1043, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 64.4134 was up 22.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 52.5626, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 322,067 UGX

2016 Average 244,664 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 256,543 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,524.05 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

53.6148

51.6445

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 52.5655, compared to 52.6433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0778 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.5655

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.6433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 12.5687 UGX (High: 64.4134 / Low: 51.8447). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7791 UGX (High: 53.4651 / Low: 52.6860).

August Spread (Volatile) ±12.5687

October Spread (Stable) ±0.7791

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 1.0460 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0460

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 53.2576) against the same month in 2016 (average: 49.1544), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1033 (+8.35%).

2017 Avg (August) 53.2576

2016 Avg (August) 49.1544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	52.8390	51.5359	52.1367
February	52.2838	51.3086	51.8087
March	53.0385	51.6118	52.2205
April	54.3983	52.8701	53.3718
May	54.0783	52.8054	53.4506
June	53.1386	51.7492	52.4046
July	52.8262	51.5700	52.1543
August	64.4134	51.8447	53.2576
September	53.1327	52.2802	52.6978
October	53.4651	52.6860	53.1100
November	53.2253	51.8881	52.5359
December	52.4810	51.5721	52.1043