YEARLY HIGH
0.3329 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.2935 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3126 KRW

2017 UGX to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0394 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3269 to the December average rate of 0.2986, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3329 was down 9.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3695, 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 1,665 KRW
2016 Average 1,699 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,468 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 196.98 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3297
0.2958
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to KRW 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 0.3162, compared to 0.3091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0169 KRW (High: 0.3232 / Low: 0.3063). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 KRW (High: 0.3142 / Low: 0.3074).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0169
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3269) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3486), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0217 (-6.23%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3269
2016 Avg (January) 0.3486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3329 0.3202 0.3269
February 0.3213 0.3139 0.3183
March 0.3232 0.3063 0.3143
April 0.3159 0.3073 0.3122
May 0.3142 0.3074 0.3106
June 0.3208 0.3101 0.3149
July 0.3213 0.3080 0.3143
August 0.3183 0.3094 0.3131
September 0.3181 0.3097 0.3137
October 0.3175 0.3069 0.3115
November 0.3085 0.2976 0.3032
December 0.3031 0.2935 0.2986