2017 MYR to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

895.1347 UGX

YEARLY LOW

800.6897 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

841.5734 UGX

2017 MYR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 895.1347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 800.6897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 94.4451 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 810.8871 to the December average rate of 889.6256, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 895.1347 was up 3.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 866.5349, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,902,694 UGX

2016 Average 16,507,470 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 16,013,793 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,888,901.38 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

897.8286

799.3918

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MYR 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 822.4064, compared to 860.7403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 38.3339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 822.4064

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 860.7403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 29.3801 UGX (High: 888.5590 / Low: 859.1789). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.5093 UGX (High: 850.4378 / Low: 836.9284).

November Spread (Volatile) ±29.3801

August Spread (Stable) ±13.5093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.2922 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2922

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 889.6256) against the same month in 2016 (average: 807.5772), the exchange rate shifted by +82.0484 (+10.16%).

2017 Avg (December) 889.6256

2016 Avg (December) 807.5772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	821.2530	800.7563	810.8871
February	818.1841	800.6897	807.5949
March	822.6996	801.7847	812.9066
April	843.9017	815.7517	824.4489
May	850.4763	833.2097	839.4206
June	846.7369	831.1064	839.1804
July	846.9510	829.6729	840.8641
August	850.4378	836.9284	843.6683
September	868.2504	846.7990	857.2384
October	867.4449	851.1976	860.4054
November	888.5590	859.1789	872.6402
December	895.1347	880.8178	889.6256