YEARLY HIGH
12124.5104 UGX
YEARLY LOW
11674.9198 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
11920.0439 UGX

2017 KWD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 12124.5104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 11674.9198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 449.5906 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11836.1376 to the December average rate of 12013.7882, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12124.5104 was up 1.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 11909.8869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,622,552 UGX
2016 Average 56,532,586 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 58,374,599 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,247,952.92 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12067.1162
11726.6892
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 11847.3470, compared to 11992.7408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 145.3938 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11847.3470
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11992.7408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 248.3025 UGX (High: 11937.8362 / Low: 11689.5337). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 124.9928 UGX (High: 12105.3118 / Low: 11980.3190).

March Spread (Volatile) ±248.3025
November Spread (Stable) ±124.9928

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 88.9575 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -88.9575

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 12038.7472) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11341.5451), the exchange rate shifted by +697.2021 (+6.15%).

2017 Avg (October) 12038.7472
2016 Avg (October) 11341.5451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11959.0141 11719.6193 11836.1376
February 11876.7851 11674.9198 11755.0581
March 11937.8362 11689.5337 11822.3476
April 12037.3201 11821.3994 11921.1302
May 11989.1989 11837.8831 11919.1830
June 11935.8758 11735.9236 11830.2254
July 12007.3959 11763.2289 11912.9032
August 12050.9670 11885.9406 11971.0361
September 12070.9815 11908.1355 11983.8373
October 12124.5104 11932.7956 12038.7472
November 12105.3118 11980.3190 12036.1328
December 12057.8659 11900.6807 12013.7882