YEARLY HIGH
0.0584 GYD
YEARLY LOW
0.0565 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0574 GYD

2017 UGX to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 0.0584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.0565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0574 to the December average rate of 0.0570, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0584 was down 6.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0623, 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 292 GYD
2016 Average 301 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 282 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.37 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0579
0.0569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to GYD 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 0.0575, compared to 0.0572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0014 GYD (High: 0.0582 / Low: 0.0568). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 GYD (High: 0.0575 / Low: 0.0567).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.0578) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0612), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-5.54%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.0578
2016 Avg (June) 0.0612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0582 0.0568 0.0574
February 0.0583 0.0570 0.0578
March 0.0578 0.0570 0.0575
April 0.0575 0.0566 0.0572
May 0.0577 0.0565 0.0571
June 0.0584 0.0573 0.0578
July 0.0579 0.0568 0.0574
August 0.0578 0.0567 0.0574
September 0.0580 0.0569 0.0575
October 0.0575 0.0567 0.0570
November 0.0574 0.0565 0.0570
December 0.0577 0.0567 0.0570