2017 UGX to SYP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1437 SYP

YEARLY LOW

0.0583 SYP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0918 SYP

2017 UGX to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 31, valuing the pair at 0.1437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0854 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0592 to the December average rate of 0.1420, the exchange rate registered a net change of 139.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1437 was up 116.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0663, 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 719 SYP

2016 Average 318 SYP

Yearly Trough Low 292 SYP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 426.93 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1509

0.0507

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to SYP 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 0.0594, compared to 0.1243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0594

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0847 SYP (High: 0.1437 / Low: 0.0590). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SYP (High: 0.0597 / Low: 0.0587).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0847

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1184) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0637), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0547 (+85.82%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1184

2016 Avg (August) 0.0637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0599	0.0583	0.0592
February	0.0602	0.0592	0.0597
March	0.0600	0.0589	0.0594
April	0.0595	0.0585	0.0590
May	0.0597	0.0587	0.0592
June	0.0601	0.0592	0.0597
July	0.0602	0.0591	0.0594
August	0.1437	0.0590	0.1184
September	0.1435	0.1416	0.1426
October	0.1428	0.1405	0.1415
November	0.1424	0.1405	0.1416
December	0.1432	0.1416	0.1420