2017 RWF to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.4586 UGX

YEARLY LOW

4.2138 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.3121 UGX

2017 RWF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 4.4586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 4.2138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2448 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3619 to the December average rate of 4.2302, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.4586 was down 4.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.6627, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,293 UGX

2016 Average 21,921 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 21,069 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,223.84 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.3750

4.2171

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 4.3208, compared to 4.3034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3208

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1693 UGX (High: 4.4586 / Low: 4.2893). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0554 UGX (High: 4.2692 / Low: 4.2138).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1693

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0554

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0638 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0638

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.3619) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.6004), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2386 (-5.19%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.3619

2016 Avg (January) 4.6004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.4586	4.2893	4.3619
February	4.4013	4.2692	4.2980
March	4.4124	4.2864	4.3258
April	4.4361	4.2987	4.3418
May	4.4265	4.2669	4.3280
June	4.3283	4.2397	4.2690
July	4.3924	4.2528	4.3270
August	4.4089	4.2410	4.3474
September	4.3604	4.2638	4.3286
October	4.3755	4.2663	4.3230
November	4.3439	4.2324	4.2640
December	4.2692	4.2138	4.2302