2017 UGX to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1744 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.1504 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1610 XAF

2017 UGX to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 0.1744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1504.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0240 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1709 to the December average rate of 0.1527, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1744 was down 3.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1806, 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 872 XAF

2016 Average 869 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 752 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 120.17 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1739

0.1505

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to XAF 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 0.1681, compared to 0.1539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1681

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0079 XAF (High: 0.1610 / Low: 0.1531). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 XAF (High: 0.1550 / Low: 0.1519).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.1719) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1725), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-0.34%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.1719

2016 Avg (February) 0.1725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1735	0.1685	0.1709
February	0.1744	0.1684	0.1719
March	0.1737	0.1672	0.1702
April	0.1708	0.1642	0.1687
May	0.1661	0.1610	0.1638
June	0.1642	0.1602	0.1629
July	0.1610	0.1531	0.1578
August	0.1557	0.1510	0.1536
September	0.1549	0.1504	0.1524
October	0.1550	0.1519	0.1534
November	0.1556	0.1515	0.1536
December	0.1547	0.1504	0.1527