YEARLY HIGH
0.0321 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0298 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0307 DZD

2017 UGX to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 0.0321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 0.0298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0304 to the December average rate of 0.0317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0321 was down 3.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0331, 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 160 DZD
2016 Average 160 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 149 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.35 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0319
0.0299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to DZD 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 0.0303, compared to 0.0310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0011 DZD (High: 0.0310 / Low: 0.0299). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 DZD (High: 0.0317 / Low: 0.0314).

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

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0317) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0308), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+3.13%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0317
2016 Avg (December) 0.0308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0307 0.0301 0.0304
February 0.0309 0.0302 0.0306
March 0.0309 0.0301 0.0304
April 0.0305 0.0298 0.0303
May 0.0302 0.0298 0.0301
June 0.0304 0.0300 0.0302
July 0.0305 0.0298 0.0301
August 0.0310 0.0299 0.0303
September 0.0315 0.0306 0.0309
October 0.0316 0.0312 0.0314
November 0.0317 0.0314 0.0316
December 0.0321 0.0316 0.0317