YEARLY HIGH
0.3339 IQD
YEARLY LOW
0.3191 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3244 IQD

2017 UGX to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 0.3339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.3191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0148 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3266 to the December average rate of 0.3281, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3339 was down 5.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3530, 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 1,670 IQD
2016 Average 1,668 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 1,596 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.96 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3302
0.3199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to IQD 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 0.3254, compared to 0.3234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3254
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0099 IQD (High: 0.3293 / Low: 0.3194). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 IQD (High: 0.3298 / Low: 0.3257).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.3293) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3176), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0117 (+3.69%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.3293
2016 Avg (February) 0.3176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3292 0.3236 0.3266
February 0.3339 0.3265 0.3293
March 0.3285 0.3213 0.3256
April 0.3283 0.3197 0.3227
May 0.3270 0.3198 0.3227
June 0.3301 0.3224 0.3255
July 0.3293 0.3194 0.3235
August 0.3293 0.3196 0.3230
September 0.3285 0.3216 0.3243
October 0.3242 0.3191 0.3210
November 0.3265 0.3193 0.3208
December 0.3298 0.3257 0.3281