YEARLY HIGH
0.0053 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0042 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0046 ARS

2017 UGX to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.0042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0044 to the December average rate of 0.0049, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0053 was up 12.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0047, 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 26 ARS
2016 Average 22 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 21 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.56 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0050
0.0042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to ARS 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 0.0043, compared to 0.0048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0005 ARS (High: 0.0053 / Low: 0.0047). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ARS (High: 0.0049 / Low: 0.0048).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0049) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0044), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+11.10%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0049
2016 Avg (December) 0.0044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0044 0.0043 0.0044
February 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
March 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
April 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042
May 0.0045 0.0042 0.0043
June 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045
July 0.0049 0.0046 0.0048
August 0.0049 0.0047 0.0048
September 0.0049 0.0047 0.0048
October 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
November 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
December 0.0053 0.0047 0.0049