YEARLY HIGH
1.5439 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1.4406 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4854 UGX

2017 MNT to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MNT to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 1.5439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.4406.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1033 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4556 to the December average rate of 1.4920, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5439 was down 11.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7520, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,719 UGX
2016 Average 8,019 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 7,203 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 516.60 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5237
1.4451
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MNT 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 1.4833, compared to 1.4876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4833
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0665 UGX (High: 1.5439 / Low: 1.4773). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 UGX (High: 1.4945 / Low: 1.4808).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0665
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0241 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 1.5060) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6737), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1677 (-10.02%).

2017 Avg (July) 1.5060
2016 Avg (July) 1.6737

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4750 1.4406 1.4556
February 1.4715 1.4407 1.4516
March 1.4861 1.4481 1.4694
April 1.5179 1.4837 1.5018
May 1.5129 1.4942 1.5042
June 1.5356 1.5017 1.5171
July 1.5439 1.4773 1.5060
August 1.4939 1.4738 1.4819
September 1.4933 1.4580 1.4766
October 1.4947 1.4715 1.4827
November 1.4945 1.4808 1.4863
December 1.5003 1.4770 1.4920