2017 UGX to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0053 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.0044 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0049 EGP

2017 UGX to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.0053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0052 to the December average rate of 0.0049, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0053 was down 3.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0055, 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 27 EGP

2016 Average 15 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 22 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.61 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0052

0.0047

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to EGP 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 0.0050, compared to 0.0049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0050

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0009 EGP (High: 0.0053 / Low: 0.0044). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EGP (High: 0.0049 / Low: 0.0048).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0052) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+126.68%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0052

2016 Avg (January) 0.0023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0053	0.0049	0.0052
February	0.0053	0.0044	0.0047
March	0.0051	0.0045	0.0049
April	0.0050	0.0049	0.0050
May	0.0050	0.0050	0.0050
June	0.0051	0.0050	0.0050
July	0.0051	0.0049	0.0050
August	0.0049	0.0049	0.0049
September	0.0049	0.0048	0.0049
October	0.0049	0.0048	0.0049
November	0.0049	0.0048	0.0049
December	0.0050	0.0049	0.0049