YEARLY HIGH
0.6769 TZS
YEARLY LOW
0.5996 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6188 TZS

2017 UGX to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 0.6769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.5996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0773 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6131 to the December average rate of 0.6180, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6769 was up 1.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6654, 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 3,384 TZS
2016 Average 3,199 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 2,998 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 386.34 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6232
0.6122
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to TZS 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 0.6178, compared to 0.6198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0654 TZS (High: 0.6769 / Low: 0.6115). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 TZS (High: 0.6243 / Low: 0.6167).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0654
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.6223) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6125), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0098 (+1.61%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.6223
2016 Avg (November) 0.6125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6280 0.5996 0.6131
February 0.6243 0.6167 0.6214
March 0.6255 0.6112 0.6177
April 0.6187 0.6100 0.6154
May 0.6225 0.6126 0.6168
June 0.6277 0.6160 0.6222
July 0.6292 0.6150 0.6202
August 0.6287 0.6158 0.6196
September 0.6255 0.6162 0.6210
October 0.6239 0.6127 0.6175
November 0.6769 0.6115 0.6223
December 0.6228 0.6141 0.6180