2017 UGX to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1300 SLL

YEARLY LOW

1.5024 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0673 SLL

2017 UGX to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 2.1300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 1.5024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6276 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9085 to the December average rate of 2.1081, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1300 was up 27.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.6737, 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 10,650 SLL

2016 Average 7,048 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 7,512 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,138.20 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1280

1.8885

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UGX to SLL 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 2.0412, compared to 2.0935 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0523 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0412

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0935

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.5766 SLL (High: 2.0790 / Low: 1.5024). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0259 SLL (High: 2.1115 / Low: 2.0856).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5766

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0259

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.1081) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5360), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5721 (+37.25%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.1081

2016 Avg (December) 1.5360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0790	1.5024	1.9085
February	2.0815	2.0365	2.0643
March	2.0931	2.0025	2.0612
April	2.0765	2.0401	2.0592
May	2.0934	2.0482	2.0630
June	2.1048	2.0605	2.0910
July	2.1204	2.0604	2.0799
August	2.1024	2.0695	2.0829
September	2.1086	2.0728	2.0900
October	2.1244	2.0855	2.0997
November	2.1115	2.0856	2.1001
December	2.1300	2.0916	2.1081