YEARLY HIGH
462.9578 UGX
YEARLY LOW
404.6177 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
421.5728 UGX

2017 TJS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TJS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 462.9578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 404.6177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.3401 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 457.6193 to the December average rate of 411.3535, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 462.9578 was down 4.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 483.6546, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,314,789 UGX
2016 Average 2,183,675 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,023,089 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 291,700.43 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

462.5846
403.0004
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS 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 431.7477, compared to 411.3978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.3499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 431.7477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 411.3978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 28.0437 UGX (High: 435.7002 / Low: 407.6565). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6223 UGX (High: 412.6047 / Low: 407.9824).

April Spread (Volatile) ±28.0437
December Spread (Stable) ±4.6223

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 23.8729 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.8729

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 457.6193) against the same month in 2016 (average: 467.0072), the exchange rate shifted by -9.3880 (-2.01%).

2017 Avg (January) 457.6193
2016 Avg (January) 467.0072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 462.9578 452.3998 457.6193
February 457.3557 440.9632 449.6340
March 451.1887 434.9974 443.0117
April 435.7002 407.6565 419.1388
May 427.7375 408.6248 413.1168
June 411.5356 404.6177 407.9658
July 414.8840 407.8181 410.4612
August 412.8786 407.8157 410.6503
September 413.4722 408.5921 409.7847
October 415.9234 410.4109 413.2794
November 416.0731 410.3523 412.8577
December 412.6047 407.9824 411.3535