YEARLY HIGH
0.0324 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0298 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0310 JPY

2017 UGX to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.0298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0318 to the December average rate of 0.0311, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0324 was down 9.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0357, 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 162 JPY
2016 Average 159 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 149 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.42 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0320
0.0302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to JPY 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 0.0311, compared to 0.0309 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) 0.0311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0016 JPY (High: 0.0313 / Low: 0.0298). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 JPY (High: 0.0313 / Low: 0.0307).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0318) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0344), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-7.50%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0318
2016 Avg (January) 0.0344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0324 0.0311 0.0318
February 0.0320 0.0311 0.0315
March 0.0321 0.0305 0.0313
April 0.0307 0.0298 0.0303
May 0.0314 0.0306 0.0310
June 0.0315 0.0305 0.0309
July 0.0316 0.0305 0.0311
August 0.0307 0.0301 0.0304
September 0.0313 0.0298 0.0307
October 0.0313 0.0307 0.0310
November 0.0313 0.0306 0.0310
December 0.0315 0.0309 0.0311