YEARLY HIGH
5.6156 BYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0003 BYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6712 BYR

2017 UGX to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 5.6156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 0.0003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6154 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2856 to the December average rate of 0.0003, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.6156 was down 12.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.4142, 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 28,078 BYR
2016 Average 29,460 BYR
Yearly Trough Low 1 BYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,076.89 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.1053
-0.5547
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to BYR 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 3.3422, compared to 0.0003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3419 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 5.6154 BYR (High: 5.6156 / Low: 0.0003). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BYR (High: 0.0003 / Low: 0.0003).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.6154
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.2026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 2.3877) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.3228), the exchange rate shifted by -3.9351 (-62.24%).

2017 Avg (February) 2.3877
2016 Avg (February) 6.3228

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6007 0.0003 4.2856
February 5.6156 0.0003 2.3877
March 5.6072 5.5054 5.5503
April 5.5620 5.4654 5.5159
May 5.5404 0.0003 2.3134
June 0.0003 0.0003 0.0003
July 0.0003 0.0003 0.0003
August 0.0003 0.0003 0.0003
September 0.0003 0.0003 0.0003
October 0.0003 0.0003 0.0003
November 0.0003 0.0003 0.0003
December 0.0003 0.0003 0.0003