YEARLY HIGH
0.0190 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.0175 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0180 INR

2017 UGX to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 0.0175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0188 to the December average rate of 0.0177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0190 was down 7.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0205, 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 95 INR
2016 Average 98 INR
Yearly Trough Low 88 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.45 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0189
0.0176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to INR 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 0.0182, compared to 0.0178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0009 INR (High: 0.0187 / Low: 0.0178). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 INR (High: 0.0181 / Low: 0.0178).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0188) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0195), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-3.58%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0188
2016 Avg (January) 0.0195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0190 0.0186 0.0188
February 0.0189 0.0185 0.0187
March 0.0187 0.0178 0.0183
April 0.0180 0.0175 0.0178
May 0.0180 0.0176 0.0178
June 0.0181 0.0178 0.0180
July 0.0181 0.0177 0.0179
August 0.0178 0.0175 0.0177
September 0.0182 0.0176 0.0178
October 0.0181 0.0177 0.0179
November 0.0180 0.0177 0.0178
December 0.0179 0.0176 0.0177