YEARLY HIGH
0.6942 MNT
YEARLY LOW
0.6477 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6733 MNT

2017 UGX to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.6942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 0.6477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0465 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6870 to the December average rate of 0.6702, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6942 was down 0.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6993, 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 3,471 MNT
2016 Average 3,130 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 3,239 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 232.28 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6919
0.6562
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to MNT 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 0.6744, compared to 0.6723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0292 MNT (High: 0.6769 / Low: 0.6477). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 MNT (High: 0.6753 / Low: 0.6691).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0292
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6870) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5797), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1074 (+18.52%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6870
2016 Avg (January) 0.5797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6942 0.6779 0.6870
February 0.6941 0.6796 0.6889
March 0.6906 0.6729 0.6806
April 0.6740 0.6588 0.6659
May 0.6693 0.6610 0.6648
June 0.6659 0.6512 0.6592
July 0.6769 0.6477 0.6641
August 0.6785 0.6694 0.6748
September 0.6859 0.6696 0.6773
October 0.6796 0.6690 0.6745
November 0.6753 0.6691 0.6728
December 0.6770 0.6665 0.6702