YEARLY HIGH
36.8962 UGX
YEARLY LOW
30.3627 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.7098 UGX

2017 RSD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RSD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 36.8962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 30.3627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5335 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.0594 to the December average rate of 36.1195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 36.8962 was up 15.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 31.8765, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 184,481 UGX
2016 Average 153,630 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 151,814 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,667.67 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

36.6505
30.2788
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 31.6934, compared to 35.7262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.6934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.7262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.8241 UGX (High: 35.6655 / Low: 33.8414). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7420 UGX (High: 36.2436 / Low: 35.5016).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.8241
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7420

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2496 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2496

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 36.1195) against the same month in 2016 (average: 30.7719), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3475 (+17.38%).

2017 Avg (December) 36.1195
2016 Avg (December) 30.7719

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.4098 30.6002 31.0594
February 31.4401 30.3627 30.8097
March 31.6863 30.5991 31.1502
April 32.4618 30.9334 31.4684
May 33.1715 32.0891 32.6010
June 34.0144 32.7483 33.0719
July 35.6655 33.8414 34.5755
August 36.4491 35.3015 35.7488
September 36.5360 35.4527 36.0940
October 36.2436 35.5016 35.8574
November 36.2735 35.4884 35.9622
December 36.8962 35.4584 36.1195