YEARLY HIGH
3.7729 IDR
YEARLY LOW
3.6287 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6998 IDR

2017 UGX to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 3.7729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 3.6287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1442 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6971 to the December average rate of 3.7357, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.7729 was down 8.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.1098, 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 18,865 IDR
2016 Average 19,474 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 18,144 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 721.05 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.7429
3.6575
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to IDR 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 3.6931, compared to 3.7066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.1108 IDR (High: 3.7395 / Low: 3.6287). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0491 IDR (High: 3.7321 / Low: 3.6830).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1108
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0491

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0337 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0337

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3.7357) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.7251), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0106 (+0.28%).

2017 Avg (December) 3.7357
2016 Avg (December) 3.7251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7428 3.6471 3.6971
February 3.7479 3.6894 3.7168
March 3.7463 3.6604 3.6984
April 3.7004 3.6354 3.6646
May 3.7076 3.6530 3.6758
June 3.7345 3.6709 3.7058
July 3.7431 3.6721 3.6978
August 3.7251 3.6628 3.6920
September 3.7395 3.6287 3.6832
October 3.7446 3.6868 3.7155
November 3.7321 3.6830 3.7151
December 3.7729 3.7163 3.7357