2017 KWD to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |