YEARLY HIGH
2.2546 UZS
YEARLY LOW
0.8763 UZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4115 UZS

2017 UGX to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 2.2546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.8763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3783 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8961 to the December average rate of 2.2317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 149.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.2546 was up 150.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9000, 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 11,273 UZS
2016 Average 4,340 UZS
Yearly Trough Low 4,382 UZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,891.49 UZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.3652
0.7625
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to UZS 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 0.9856, compared to 1.8375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8519 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 1.0935 UZS (High: 2.2546 / Low: 1.1611). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0183 UZS (High: 2.2397 / Low: 2.2213).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.0935
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0183

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 2.0977) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8846), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2131 (+137.13%).

2017 Avg (September) 2.0977
2016 Avg (September) 0.8846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9126 0.8763 0.8961
February 0.9312 0.9094 0.9192
March 1.0025 0.9085 0.9586
April 1.0276 0.9934 1.0099
May 1.0753 1.0186 1.0435
June 1.1007 1.0633 1.0863
July 1.1274 1.0926 1.1121
August 1.1688 1.1250 1.1462
September 2.2546 1.1611 2.0977
October 2.2360 2.1992 2.2168
November 2.2382 2.2069 2.2204
December 2.2397 2.2213 2.2317