YEARLY HIGH
0.1877 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.1690 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1794 CLP

2017 UGX to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.1877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0187 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1825 to the December average rate of 0.1751, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1877 was down 12.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2138, 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 939 CLP
2016 Average 990 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 845 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.54 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1866
0.1721
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to CLP 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 0.1827, compared to 0.1761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0129 CLP (High: 0.1819 / Low: 0.1690). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 CLP (High: 0.1817 / Low: 0.1775).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.1854) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2039), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0186 (-9.10%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.1854
2016 Avg (May) 0.2039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1858 0.1786 0.1825
February 0.1817 0.1775 0.1793
March 0.1855 0.1812 0.1834
April 0.1827 0.1779 0.1807
May 0.1877 0.1824 0.1854
June 0.1873 0.1831 0.1852
July 0.1855 0.1787 0.1825
August 0.1802 0.1724 0.1781
September 0.1776 0.1699 0.1733
October 0.1765 0.1701 0.1733
November 0.1785 0.1723 0.1742
December 0.1819 0.1690 0.1751