YEARLY HIGH
0.0466 AOA
YEARLY LOW
0.0453 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0459 AOA

2017 UGX to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 0.0466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 0.0453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0459 to the December average rate of 0.0457, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0466 was down 6.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0501, 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 233 AOA
2016 Average 238 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 226 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.63 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0463
0.0455
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to AOA 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 0.0460, compared to 0.0458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0460
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0010 AOA (High: 0.0464 / Low: 0.0454). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AOA (High: 0.0461 / Low: 0.0456).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.0460) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0490), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-6.15%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.0460
2016 Avg (July) 0.0490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0464 0.0454 0.0459
February 0.0466 0.0458 0.0462
March 0.0465 0.0456 0.0460
April 0.0461 0.0453 0.0457
May 0.0462 0.0455 0.0458
June 0.0466 0.0458 0.0462
July 0.0466 0.0457 0.0460
August 0.0463 0.0456 0.0459
September 0.0462 0.0456 0.0459
October 0.0460 0.0453 0.0456
November 0.0459 0.0453 0.0456
December 0.0461 0.0456 0.0457