2017 UGX to UZS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UGX based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |