YEARLY HIGH
11.6891 UGX
YEARLY LOW
10.4668 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0963 UGX

2017 KZT to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KZT to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 11.6891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 10.4668.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2222 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9233 to the December average rate of 10.8659, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.6891 was up 7.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.9016, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,445 UGX
2016 Average 50,018 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 52,334 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,111.10 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.6972
10.5296
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 11.3285, compared to 10.8642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4643 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3285
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.6140 UGX (High: 11.5571 / Low: 10.9431). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1496 UGX (High: 11.6700 / Low: 11.5204).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.6140
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1496

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.2776 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2776

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 11.5475) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.0625), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4850 (+14.76%).

2017 Avg (May) 11.5475
2016 Avg (May) 10.0625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.1009 10.7900 10.9233
February 11.5880 11.0164 11.2129
March 11.5310 11.3264 11.4173
April 11.6700 11.5204 11.5999
May 11.6891 11.3967 11.5475
June 11.5571 10.9431 11.2699
July 11.2372 10.9837 11.0966
August 10.9495 10.6445 10.8514
September 10.7620 10.5232 10.6269
October 10.9537 10.4668 10.7948
November 11.0447 10.8556 10.9495
December 10.9666 10.7744 10.8659