YEARLY HIGH
1.6678 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1.4774 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6163 UGX

2017 TZS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TZS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.6678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 1.4774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1904 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6315 to the December average rate of 1.6180, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6678 was up 0.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.6665, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,339 UGX
2016 Average 7,820 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 7,387 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 951.98 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6339
1.6047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS 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 1.6189, compared to 1.6137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1579 UGX (High: 1.6353 / Low: 1.4774). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 UGX (High: 1.6216 / Low: 1.6018).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1579
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0222 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.6315) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5790), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0525 (+3.32%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.6315
2016 Avg (January) 1.5790

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6678 1.5923 1.6315
February 1.6216 1.6018 1.6092
March 1.6361 1.5987 1.6189
April 1.6394 1.6164 1.6251
May 1.6323 1.6065 1.6214
June 1.6235 1.5932 1.6072
July 1.6260 1.5893 1.6125
August 1.6240 1.5906 1.6140
September 1.6227 1.5988 1.6102
October 1.6320 1.6027 1.6194
November 1.6353 1.4774 1.6078
December 1.6284 1.6056 1.6180