YEARLY HIGH
295.6661 UGX
YEARLY LOW
251.5847 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
271.9821 UGX

2017 NAD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NAD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 295.6661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 251.5847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.0815 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 267.0292 to the December average rate of 276.6121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 295.6661 was up 10.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 267.7008, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,478,331 UGX
2016 Average 1,166,622 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,257,923 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 220,407.37 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

281.7666
256.0803
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 273.3687, compared to 270.5956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7731 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 273.3687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 270.5956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 31.2930 UGX (High: 295.6661 / Low: 264.3732). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.6255 UGX (High: 282.7721 / Low: 274.1465).

December Spread (Volatile) ±31.2930
June Spread (Stable) ±8.6255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 9.9587 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.9587

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 276.6121) against the same month in 2016 (average: 259.6536), the exchange rate shifted by +16.9585 (+6.53%).

2017 Avg (December) 276.6121
2016 Avg (December) 259.6536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 272.5177 263.4521 267.0292
February 278.2415 266.4786 271.7144
March 290.4340 270.3096 279.6260
April 280.3261 260.8509 269.6674
May 281.6463 266.1622 273.5242
June 282.7721 274.1465 278.6509
July 279.8497 268.4645 275.0736
August 279.9254 269.2488 273.1918
September 281.5919 265.3079 274.6339
October 273.4410 257.0853 265.8410
November 266.1980 251.5847 258.2208
December 295.6661 264.3732 276.6121