2017 UGX to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0192 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0183 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0188 AFN

2017 UGX to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.0192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0185 to the December average rate of 0.0191, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0192 was down 7.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0208, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 96 AFN

2016 Average 99 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 91 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.58 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0191

0.0184

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to AFN 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 0.0186, compared to 0.0189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0186

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0004 AFN (High: 0.0190 / Low: 0.0186). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AFN (High: 0.0189 / Low: 0.0188).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0191) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0185), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+3.42%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0191

2016 Avg (December) 0.0185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0187	0.0183	0.0185
February	0.0188	0.0185	0.0186
March	0.0187	0.0183	0.0185
April	0.0187	0.0184	0.0186
May	0.0190	0.0186	0.0188
June	0.0190	0.0188	0.0190
July	0.0191	0.0187	0.0189
August	0.0191	0.0188	0.0189
September	0.0191	0.0189	0.0190
October	0.0189	0.0186	0.0188
November	0.0189	0.0188	0.0189
December	0.0192	0.0189	0.0191