YEARLY HIGH
6.4012 VND
YEARLY LOW
6.1649 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2803 VND

2017 UGX to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 6.4012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 6.1649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2363 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2510 to the December average rate of 6.2614, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.4012 was down 5.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.7418, 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 32,006 VND
2016 Average 32,742 VND
Yearly Trough Low 30,825 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,181.35 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.3403
6.2346
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to VND 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 6.2893, compared to 6.2714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2893
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1549 VND (High: 6.4012 / Low: 6.2462). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0707 VND (High: 6.3157 / Low: 6.2450).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1549
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0707

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0596 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0596

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 6.3315) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.5101), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1786 (-2.74%).

2017 Avg (February) 6.3315
2016 Avg (February) 6.5101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3168 6.1649 6.2510
February 6.4012 6.2462 6.3315
March 6.3930 6.2612 6.3128
April 6.3083 6.2039 6.2532
May 6.3277 6.2323 6.2640
June 6.3731 6.2709 6.3231
July 6.3839 6.2643 6.2971
August 6.3484 6.2511 6.2880
September 6.3328 6.2473 6.2936
October 6.2999 6.1995 6.2451
November 6.2810 6.1975 6.2434
December 6.3157 6.2450 6.2614