2017 UAH to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 UAH to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the UAH to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 142.9054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 129.2182.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.6872 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.7196 to the December average rate of 131.7101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 142.9054 was down 3.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 147.7760, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UAH based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
UAH to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 134.8628, compared to 137.1523 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2894 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 5.6323 UGX (High: 136.4221 / Low: 130.7898). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1251 UGX (High: 137.8948 / Low: 136.7698).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.6218 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 141.1874) against the same month in 2016 (average: 134.1612), the exchange rate shifted by +7.0263 (+5.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 136.4221 | 130.7898 | 132.7196 |
| February | 134.2242 | 130.5424 | 132.4607 |
| March | 135.9158 | 132.2700 | 133.8044 |
| April | 137.5019 | 133.4982 | 135.2060 |
| May | 137.8948 | 136.7698 | 137.2803 |
| June | 139.1805 | 136.9855 | 137.7061 |
| July | 141.4777 | 137.8414 | 139.2037 |
| August | 142.9054 | 138.8595 | 141.1874 |
| September | 140.1162 | 135.5908 | 137.9739 |
| October | 138.2363 | 135.0645 | 136.5065 |
| November | 137.4577 | 134.2678 | 136.3319 |
| December | 134.5502 | 129.2182 | 131.7101 |