2017 UGX to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1639 SOS

YEARLY LOW

0.1578 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1601 SOS

2017 UGX to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 16, valuing the pair at 0.1639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.1578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1598 to the December average rate of 0.1599, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1639 was down 11.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1843, 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 819 SOS

2016 Average 869 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 789 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.38 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1616

0.1590

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to SOS 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 0.1604, compared to 0.1599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1604

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0052 SOS (High: 0.1633 / Low: 0.1581). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 SOS (High: 0.1609 / Low: 0.1583).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.1613) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1747), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0134 (-7.65%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.1613

2016 Avg (June) 0.1747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1613	0.1578	0.1598
February	0.1634	0.1601	0.1614
March	0.1612	0.1583	0.1602
April	0.1612	0.1585	0.1597
May	0.1638	0.1586	0.1597
June	0.1639	0.1598	0.1613
July	0.1622	0.1582	0.1602
August	0.1636	0.1584	0.1601
September	0.1639	0.1593	0.1608
October	0.1609	0.1583	0.1593
November	0.1633	0.1581	0.1592
December	0.1637	0.1588	0.1599