YEARLY HIGH
0.0030 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0027 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0029 BWP

2017 UGX to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0029 to the December average rate of 0.0028, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0030 was down 12.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0034, 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 15 BWP
2016 Average 16 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 13 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.33 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0029
0.0028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to BWP 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 0.0029, compared to 0.0028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0002 BWP (High: 0.0029 / Low: 0.0027). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BWP (High: 0.0029 / Low: 0.0028).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0029) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0033), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-12.42%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0029
2016 Avg (January) 0.0033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0030 0.0029 0.0029
February 0.0029 0.0029 0.0029
March 0.0029 0.0028 0.0029
April 0.0029 0.0028 0.0029
May 0.0029 0.0028 0.0029
June 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
July 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
August 0.0028 0.0028 0.0028
September 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
October 0.0029 0.0028 0.0029
November 0.0029 0.0028 0.0029
December 0.0029 0.0027 0.0028