2017 UGX to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2042 MWK

YEARLY LOW

0.1979 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2007 MWK

2017 UGX to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 0.2042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 0.1979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2005 to the December average rate of 0.2000, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2042 was down 8.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2235, 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 1,021 MWK

2016 Average 1,039 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 989 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.53 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2026

0.1991

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to MWK 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 0.2011, compared to 0.2003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2011

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0040 MWK (High: 0.2037 / Low: 0.1997). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 MWK (High: 0.2007 / Low: 0.1981).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.2023) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2098), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0074 (-3.55%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.2023

2016 Avg (June) 0.2098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2023	0.1984	0.2005
February	0.2032	0.2003	0.2022
March	0.2025	0.1989	0.2009
April	0.2012	0.1982	0.2001
May	0.2023	0.1992	0.2003
June	0.2042	0.2004	0.2023
July	0.2037	0.1997	0.2010
August	0.2028	0.1994	0.2007
September	0.2020	0.1994	0.2009
October	0.2011	0.1979	0.1995
November	0.2007	0.1981	0.1994
December	0.2019	0.1993	0.2000