YEARLY HIGH
1.1457 KHR
YEARLY LOW
1.0050 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1219 KHR

2017 UGX to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 1.1457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 1.0050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1406 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1221 to the December average rate of 1.1188, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1457 was down 6.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2243, 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 5,728 KHR
2016 Average 5,931 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 5,025 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 703.08 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1388
1.1039
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to KHR 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 1.1207, compared to 1.1232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.1211 KHR (High: 1.1262 / Low: 1.0050). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 KHR (High: 1.1421 / Low: 1.1255).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1211
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

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 0.0161 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 1.1359) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2138), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0779 (-6.42%).

2017 Avg (June) 1.1359
2016 Avg (June) 1.2138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1420 1.1076 1.1221
February 1.1451 1.1079 1.1274
March 1.1373 1.0851 1.1113
April 1.1262 1.0050 1.1068
May 1.1358 1.1079 1.1207
June 1.1457 1.1256 1.1359
July 1.1421 1.1255 1.1325
August 1.1437 1.1149 1.1310
September 1.1373 1.1163 1.1264
October 1.1250 1.1034 1.1159
November 1.1238 1.1013 1.1145
December 1.1354 1.1097 1.1188