2017 QAR to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1006.2956 UGX

YEARLY LOW

926.8948 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

983.5808 UGX

2017 QAR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 1006.2956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 926.8948.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.4008 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 993.0042 to the December average rate of 988.8848, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1006.2956 was up 0.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 997.2060, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,031,478 UGX

2016 Average 4,692,766 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 4,634,474 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 397,004.08 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1001.2767

951.8309

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 989.6765, compared to 977.4851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.1914 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 989.6765

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 977.4851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 72.3107 UGX (High: 999.2054 / Low: 926.8948). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.4495 UGX (High: 1002.2128 / Low: 986.7633).

November Spread (Volatile) ±72.3107

May Spread (Stable) ±15.4495

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 18.7952 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -18.7952

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 997.1562) against the same month in 2016 (average: 917.8603), the exchange rate shifted by +79.2959 (+8.64%).

2017 Avg (April) 997.1562

2016 Avg (April) 917.8603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1004.1886	982.0114	993.0042
February	994.1677	978.4397	985.2867
March	998.9609	981.2759	990.9178
April	1006.2956	988.9040	997.1562
May	1002.2128	986.7633	995.2445
June	993.4798	943.9839	976.4493
July	994.7647	961.0038	983.7033
August	999.1189	971.0303	987.7413
September	991.6324	967.2826	975.6542
October	1001.1494	958.6860	972.9755
November	999.2054	926.8948	955.9514
December	999.1050	974.0231	988.8848