YEARLY HIGH
295.9599 UGX
YEARLY LOW
251.2046 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
271.9960 UGX

2017 ZAR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 295.9599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 251.2046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.7553 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 266.2255 to the December average rate of 277.5896, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 295.9599 was up 10.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 268.1576, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,797,993 UGX
2016 Average 11,664,966 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 12,560,229 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,237,764.66 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

281.4276
256.0543
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 273.3502, compared to 270.6418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 273.3502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 270.6418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 32.1960 UGX (High: 295.9599 / Low: 263.7639). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.5900 UGX (High: 271.2254 / Low: 262.6354).

December Spread (Volatile) ±32.1960
January Spread (Stable) ±8.5900

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.9370 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.9370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 277.5896) against the same month in 2016 (average: 259.7561), the exchange rate shifted by +17.8335 (+6.87%).

2017 Avg (December) 277.5896
2016 Avg (December) 259.7561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 271.2254 262.6354 266.2255
February 278.6690 265.6521 272.3233
March 291.8188 269.4681 279.3132
April 278.4141 261.1586 270.3762
May 282.9457 265.8066 273.4450
June 283.8224 273.8704 278.4182
July 280.3207 267.3242 274.8846
August 279.1093 267.3441 272.9662
September 282.7105 265.4373 274.5719
October 274.4887 256.0281 265.6695
November 266.5591 251.2046 258.1687
December 295.9599 263.7639 277.5896