YEARLY HIGH
1356.0896 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1317.4964 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1338.0078 UGX

2017 XCD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 1356.0896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 1317.4964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.5932 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1337.8608 to the December average rate of 1342.2258, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1356.0896 was up 0.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 1345.4019, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,780,448 UGX
2016 Average 6,326,152 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 6,587,482 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 192,965.90 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1348.1358
1325.6060
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1335.5053, compared to 1340.5104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1335.5053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1340.5104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 29.7312 UGX (High: 1352.8149 / Low: 1323.0838). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.1183 UGX (High: 1345.8430 / Low: 1330.7247).

January Spread (Volatile) ±29.7312
December Spread (Stable) ±15.1183

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 12.5872 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.5872

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 1346.2583) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1270.4963), the exchange rate shifted by +75.7620 (+5.96%).

2017 Avg (October) 1346.2583
2016 Avg (October) 1270.4963

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1352.8149 1323.0838 1337.8608
February 1339.4920 1318.1810 1327.4835
March 1345.9755 1321.5482 1335.1086
April 1355.8306 1332.2788 1343.4215
May 1350.4313 1329.5591 1340.8723
June 1339.6729 1318.8285 1328.2851
July 1341.9301 1317.4964 1334.7305
August 1345.3065 1325.8219 1337.2652
September 1345.9755 1327.8570 1336.5747
October 1356.0896 1334.6469 1346.2583
November 1356.0341 1338.3841 1346.0077
December 1345.8430 1330.7247 1342.2258