YEARLY HIGH
0.0821 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.0702 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0759 HUF

2017 UGX to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.0821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.0702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0804 to the December average rate of 0.0729, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0821 was down 4.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0860, 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 410 HUF
2016 Average 412 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 351 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.30 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0818
0.0703
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to HUF 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 0.0792, compared to 0.0725 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) 0.0792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0048 HUF (High: 0.0758 / Low: 0.0710). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 HUF (High: 0.0722 / Low: 0.0704).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0803) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0831), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0028 (-3.38%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0803
2016 Avg (March) 0.0831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0819 0.0792 0.0804
February 0.0818 0.0794 0.0808
March 0.0821 0.0785 0.0803
April 0.0813 0.0784 0.0801
May 0.0788 0.0756 0.0773
June 0.0774 0.0754 0.0765
July 0.0758 0.0710 0.0737
August 0.0722 0.0704 0.0712
September 0.0735 0.0702 0.0717
October 0.0737 0.0712 0.0725
November 0.0740 0.0718 0.0730
December 0.0740 0.0712 0.0729