2017 UGX to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1744 XOF

YEARLY LOW

0.1504 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1611 XOF

2017 UGX to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to XOF 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 0.0241 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1712 to the December average rate of 0.1527, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1744 was down 4.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1820, 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 XOF

2016 Average 871 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 752 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 120.46 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1742

0.1504

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to XOF 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 0.1683, 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 0.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1683

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0083 XOF (High: 0.1614 / Low: 0.1531). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 XOF (High: 0.1550 / Low: 0.1519).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083

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: 0.1722) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1736), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-0.78%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.1722

2016 Avg (February) 0.1736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1732	0.1691	0.1712
February	0.1744	0.1687	0.1722
March	0.1742	0.1674	0.1706
April	0.1707	0.1648	0.1688
May	0.1661	0.1612	0.1639
June	0.1642	0.1607	0.1630
July	0.1614	0.1531	0.1579
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