2017 SDG to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

567.4352 UGX

YEARLY LOW

517.8826 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

545.2359 UGX

2017 SDG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 567.4352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 517.8826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.5526 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 561.8762 to the December average rate of 539.1839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 567.4352 was down 0.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 570.0903, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,837,176 UGX

2016 Average 2,771,799 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 2,589,413 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 247,762.89 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

564.2824

535.4079

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 548.5055, compared to 541.9662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.5393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 548.5055

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 541.9662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 29.8633 UGX (High: 567.4352 / Low: 537.5719). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6485 UGX (High: 543.7178 / Low: 538.0693).

March Spread (Volatile) ±29.8633

July Spread (Stable) ±5.6485

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 7.7027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 548.8682) against the same month in 2016 (average: 551.4747), the exchange rate shifted by -2.6066 (-0.47%).

2017 Avg (March) 548.8682

2016 Avg (March) 551.4747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	566.7746	556.6016	561.8762
February	562.2287	536.8039	556.5709
March	567.4352	537.5719	548.8682
April	546.6762	540.5269	543.1412
May	545.7463	539.4911	542.7625
June	542.4949	533.9423	537.8141
July	543.7178	538.0693	540.8296
August	545.1081	537.2959	541.7956
September	544.8266	537.6180	540.4680
October	547.8797	541.4127	544.6801
November	548.6153	541.4746	544.8401
December	546.3117	517.8826	539.1839