YEARLY HIGH
0.0030 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0027 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0028 VEF

2017 UGX to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 0.0030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0028 to the December average rate of 0.0028, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0030 was down 0.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0030, 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 15 VEF
2016 Average 13 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 14 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.41 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0029
0.0028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to VEF 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 0.0028, compared to 0.0028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0028
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0003 VEF (High: 0.0030 / Low: 0.0027). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 VEF (High: 0.0028 / Low: 0.0028).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0028) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0028), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+1.45%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0028
2016 Avg (November) 0.0028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0028 0.0027 0.0028
February 0.0028 0.0028 0.0028
March 0.0028 0.0027 0.0028
April 0.0028 0.0027 0.0028
May 0.0028 0.0027 0.0028
June 0.0028 0.0028 0.0028
July 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
August 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
September 0.0028 0.0027 0.0028
October 0.0029 0.0027 0.0028
November 0.0030 0.0027 0.0028
December 0.0030 0.0027 0.0028