2017 MWK to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 MWK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the MWK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 5.0532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 4.8971.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1561 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9871 to the December average rate of 4.9993, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.0532 was down 1.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.1488, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MWK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
MWK 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 4.9739, compared to 4.9935 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0196 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0988 UGX (High: 5.0410 / Low: 4.9422). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0646 UGX (High: 5.0175 / Low: 4.9529).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0511 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 5.0127) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.7769), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2357 (+4.94%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0410 | 4.9422 | 4.9871 |
| February | 4.9937 | 4.9217 | 4.9466 |
| March | 5.0289 | 4.9393 | 4.9765 |
| April | 5.0446 | 4.9691 | 4.9977 |
| May | 5.0211 | 4.9436 | 4.9932 |
| June | 4.9906 | 4.8971 | 4.9421 |
| July | 5.0074 | 4.9095 | 4.9749 |
| August | 5.0139 | 4.9300 | 4.9818 |
| September | 5.0155 | 4.9498 | 4.9766 |
| October | 5.0532 | 4.9732 | 5.0127 |
| November | 5.0469 | 4.9817 | 5.0154 |
| December | 5.0175 | 4.9529 | 4.9993 |