2017 SBD to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 SBD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the SBD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 473.4306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 450.9710.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.4596 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 460.2110 to the December average rate of 466.5287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 473.4306 was up 1.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 464.8615, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
SBD to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 460.9254, compared to 464.9951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0697 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 14.3455 UGX (High: 469.8090 / Low: 455.4634). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9032 UGX (High: 468.4202 / Low: 462.5170).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.3356 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 466.7922) against the same month in 2016 (average: 430.9603), the exchange rate shifted by +35.8319 (+8.31%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 466.3439 | 452.3455 | 460.2110 |
| February | 467.4539 | 457.5045 | 461.0329 |
| March | 467.6243 | 460.0305 | 464.3217 |
| April | 468.1398 | 459.7122 | 464.3107 |
| May | 465.7915 | 454.3313 | 459.9750 |
| June | 461.8135 | 450.9710 | 455.7009 |
| July | 466.8004 | 455.7888 | 460.9511 |
| August | 473.4306 | 459.5472 | 466.7922 |
| September | 471.4775 | 459.2267 | 465.2616 |
| October | 470.2864 | 461.3224 | 465.8178 |
| November | 469.8090 | 455.4634 | 464.6189 |
| December | 468.4202 | 462.5170 | 466.5287 |