YEARLY HIGH
0.0040 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0034 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0037 ZAR

2017 UGX to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UGX to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.0040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0038 to the December average rate of 0.0036, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0040 was down 18.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0049, 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 20 ZAR
2016 Average 22 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 17 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.01 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0039
0.0036
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UGX to ZAR 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 0.0037, compared to 0.0037 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) 0.0037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0004 ZAR (High: 0.0038 / Low: 0.0034). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ZAR (High: 0.0038 / Low: 0.0037).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0039) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0039), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-1.34%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0039
2016 Avg (November) 0.0039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0038 0.0037 0.0038
February 0.0038 0.0036 0.0037
March 0.0037 0.0034 0.0036
April 0.0038 0.0036 0.0037
May 0.0038 0.0035 0.0037
June 0.0037 0.0035 0.0036
July 0.0037 0.0036 0.0036
August 0.0037 0.0036 0.0037
September 0.0038 0.0035 0.0036
October 0.0039 0.0036 0.0038
November 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
December 0.0038 0.0034 0.0036