YEARLY HIGH
0.0077 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.0070 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0074 UAH

2017 UGX to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 0.0070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0075 to the December average rate of 0.0076, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0077 was down 4.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0081, 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 39 UAH
2016 Average 37 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 35 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.71 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0076
0.0070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to UAH 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 0.0074, compared to 0.0073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0003 UAH (High: 0.0076 / Low: 0.0073). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 UAH (High: 0.0073 / Low: 0.0073).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0076) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0073), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+4.04%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0076
2016 Avg (December) 0.0073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0076 0.0073 0.0075
February 0.0077 0.0075 0.0075
March 0.0076 0.0074 0.0075
April 0.0075 0.0073 0.0074
May 0.0073 0.0073 0.0073
June 0.0073 0.0072 0.0073
July 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
August 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
September 0.0074 0.0071 0.0072
October 0.0074 0.0072 0.0073
November 0.0074 0.0073 0.0073
December 0.0077 0.0074 0.0076