YEARLY HIGH
46.0362 UGX
YEARLY LOW
42.7898 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.5462 UGX

2017 BDT to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 46.0362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 42.7898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2464 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.6101 to the December average rate of 43.8358, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 46.0362 was up 0.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 46.0325, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 230,181 UGX
2016 Average 217,531 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 213,949 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,231.86 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

45.7975
43.5487
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 44.8732, compared to 44.2192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6539 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.8732
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.2192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 2.1893 UGX (High: 45.3994 / Low: 43.2101). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5148 UGX (High: 44.8935 / Low: 44.3787).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.1893
June Spread (Stable) ±0.5148

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7081 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 45.6101) against the same month in 2016 (average: 43.8992), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7109 (+3.90%).

2017 Avg (January) 45.6101
2016 Avg (January) 43.8992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.0362 45.0941 45.6101
February 45.4346 44.6708 44.9020
March 45.4706 44.7978 45.0272
April 45.3994 43.2101 44.5058
May 45.1128 43.8413 44.6845
June 44.8935 44.3787 44.5094
July 44.9680 44.2630 44.6265
August 45.0088 44.2916 44.6393
September 44.7962 43.5285 44.2443
October 45.0442 43.8051 44.2334
November 44.9699 42.7898 43.7361
December 44.1411 43.6038 43.8358