2017 UGX to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4242 LBP

YEARLY LOW

0.4121 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4173 LBP

2017 UGX to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 0.4242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.4121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0121 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4170 to the December average rate of 0.4179, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4242 was down 7.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4562, 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 2,121 LBP

2016 Average 2,210 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 2,061 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.62 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4211

0.4148

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to LBP 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 0.4177, compared to 0.4168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4177

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0099 LBP (High: 0.4224 / Low: 0.4125). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 LBP (High: 0.4195 / Low: 0.4147).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.4205) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4403), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0198 (-4.49%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.4205

2016 Avg (February) 0.4403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4224	0.4125	0.4170
February	0.4242	0.4178	0.4205
March	0.4203	0.4132	0.4170
April	0.4181	0.4134	0.4157
May	0.4187	0.4136	0.4163
June	0.4233	0.4165	0.4197
July	0.4195	0.4147	0.4171
August	0.4204	0.4129	0.4167
September	0.4209	0.4151	0.4178
October	0.4189	0.4121	0.4153
November	0.4200	0.4138	0.4160
December	0.4206	0.4154	0.4179