YEARLY HIGH
0.0307 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.0285 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0296 VUV

2017 UGX to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 0.0307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.0285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0301 to the December average rate of 0.0295, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0307 was down 9.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0338, 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 154 VUV
2016 Average 159 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 142 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.21 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0303
0.0287
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to VUV 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 0.0300, compared to 0.0291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0013 VUV (High: 0.0299 / Low: 0.0286). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 VUV (High: 0.0302 / Low: 0.0297).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0302) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0328), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-8.12%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0302
2016 Avg (May) 0.0328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0307 0.0297 0.0301
February 0.0302 0.0297 0.0299
March 0.0305 0.0296 0.0299
April 0.0303 0.0296 0.0300
May 0.0307 0.0298 0.0302
June 0.0302 0.0295 0.0300
July 0.0299 0.0286 0.0293
August 0.0292 0.0285 0.0289
September 0.0293 0.0285 0.0289
October 0.0293 0.0287 0.0290
November 0.0296 0.0289 0.0293
December 0.0300 0.0290 0.0295