2017 MUR to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

111.2596 UGX

YEARLY LOW

99.7043 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

104.8652 UGX

2017 MUR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 111.2596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 99.7043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5553 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 100.7741 to the December average rate of 107.3058, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 111.2596 was up 9.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 101.1787, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 556,298 UGX

2016 Average 481,017 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 498,522 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,776.41 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

109.9324

99.9415

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 102.3500, compared to 107.3805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 102.3500

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 107.3805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 4.5450 UGX (High: 108.6453 / Low: 104.1002). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7108 UGX (High: 107.7975 / Low: 106.0868).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.5450

October Spread (Stable) ±1.7108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.4556 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4556

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 109.0999) against the same month in 2016 (average: 96.0098), the exchange rate shifted by +13.0900 (+13.63%).

2017 Avg (August) 109.0999

2016 Avg (August) 96.0098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	102.1215	99.7043	100.7741
February	101.9315	99.8351	100.9975
March	103.1064	100.5730	101.9078
April	105.2183	102.2409	103.1119
May	105.0925	102.8118	103.9514
June	104.2360	102.5168	103.3574
July	108.6453	104.1002	105.7482
August	111.2596	107.4251	109.0999
September	110.1031	106.0786	108.4259
October	107.7975	106.0868	106.9703
November	108.7463	105.3069	106.7328
December	108.5632	105.2364	107.3058