YEARLY HIGH
17.7049 UGX
YEARLY LOW
17.1361 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.4364 UGX

2017 GYD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GYD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 17.7049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 17.1361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5688 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.4316 to the December average rate of 17.5339, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 17.7049 was down 0.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.7313, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88,525 UGX
2016 Average 82,994 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 85,681 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,843.88 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.5638
17.2648
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 17.4006, compared to 17.4722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0715 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.4006
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.4094 UGX (High: 17.5998 / Low: 17.1905). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2488 UGX (High: 17.6441 / Low: 17.3953).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4094
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2488

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2131 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 17.5371) against the same month in 2016 (average: 17.3252), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2119 (+1.22%).

2017 Avg (November) 17.5371
2016 Avg (November) 17.3252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.5998 17.1905 17.4316
February 17.5560 17.1499 17.3087
March 17.5573 17.2985 17.3856
April 17.6572 17.3879 17.4853
May 17.6943 17.3295 17.5028
June 17.4426 17.1361 17.2897
July 17.6105 17.2815 17.4088
August 17.6403 17.3087 17.4361
September 17.5724 17.2490 17.3781
October 17.6441 17.3953 17.5389
November 17.7049 17.4124 17.5371
December 17.6434 17.3279 17.5339