2017 KPW to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 KPW to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the KPW to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 4.0721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 3.9566.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1155 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0174 to the December average rate of 4.0305, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.0721 was up 0.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.0351, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KPW based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
KPW to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.0102, compared to 4.0253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0151 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0893 UGX (High: 4.0627 / Low: 3.9734). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0454 UGX (High: 4.0413 / Low: 3.9959).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0377 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 4.0426) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.8113), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2313 (+6.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0627 | 3.9734 | 4.0174 |
| February | 4.0227 | 3.9579 | 3.9860 |
| March | 4.0413 | 3.9688 | 4.0089 |
| April | 4.0717 | 4.0010 | 4.0340 |
| May | 4.0555 | 3.9920 | 4.0264 |
| June | 4.0232 | 3.9598 | 3.9887 |
| July | 4.0300 | 3.9566 | 4.0080 |
| August | 4.0393 | 3.9812 | 4.0156 |
| September | 4.0417 | 3.9873 | 4.0135 |
| October | 4.0721 | 4.0077 | 4.0426 |
| November | 4.0719 | 4.0189 | 4.0418 |
| December | 4.0413 | 3.9959 | 4.0305 |