YEARLY HIGH
0.0234 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0217 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0225 BDT

2017 UGX to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 0.0234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0219 to the December average rate of 0.0228, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0234 was down 1.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0237, 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 117 BDT
2016 Average 115 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 109 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.24 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0230
0.0218
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to BDT 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 0.0223, compared to 0.0226 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) 0.0223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0011 BDT (High: 0.0234 / Low: 0.0222). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BDT (High: 0.0225 / Low: 0.0223).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0229) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0222), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+3.21%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0229
2016 Avg (November) 0.0222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0222 0.0217 0.0219
February 0.0224 0.0220 0.0223
March 0.0223 0.0220 0.0222
April 0.0231 0.0220 0.0225
May 0.0228 0.0222 0.0224
June 0.0225 0.0223 0.0225
July 0.0226 0.0222 0.0224
August 0.0226 0.0222 0.0224
September 0.0230 0.0223 0.0226
October 0.0228 0.0222 0.0226
November 0.0234 0.0222 0.0229
December 0.0229 0.0227 0.0228