YEARLY HIGH
3664.9000 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1090.7832 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
3137.0206 UGX

2017 LTL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 3664.9000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 1090.7832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2574.1168 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1675.8165 to the December average rate of 3627.4323, the exchange rate registered a net change of 116.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3664.9000 was up 220.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 1142.0639, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,324,500 UGX
2016 Average 5,535,566 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 5,453,916 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,870,583.81 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3890.4251
865.2877
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 2651.2450, compared to 3622.7963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 971.5513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2651.2450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3622.7963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 2540.0062 UGX (High: 3664.2000 / Low: 1124.1938). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 40.8581 UGX (High: 3637.2081 / Low: 3596.3500).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2540.0062
December Spread (Stable) ±40.8581

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1402.8845 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1402.8845

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 3638.3304) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1114.5844), the exchange rate shifted by +2523.7460 (+226.43%).

2017 Avg (October) 3638.3304
2016 Avg (October) 1114.5844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3631.3581 1094.0091 1675.8165
February 3602.6500 1090.7832 2520.2670
March 1138.5512 1094.3633 1117.3825
April 3664.2000 1124.1938 3380.4724
May 3649.6081 3593.2000 3623.7745
June 3620.5331 3564.2000 3589.7569
July 3626.6331 3560.6000 3607.1760
August 3635.7581 3583.1000 3614.0262
September 3637.5661 3588.6000 3612.1599
October 3664.9000 3606.9500 3638.3304
November 3664.7500 3617.0500 3637.6530
December 3637.2081 3596.3500 3627.4323