YEARLY HIGH
130.3314 UGX
YEARLY LOW
122.4969 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
126.2440 UGX

2017 UYU to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UYU to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 130.3314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 122.4969.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8344 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 126.4597 to the December average rate of 125.5429, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 130.3314 was up 2.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 127.5067, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UYU based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 651,657 UGX
2016 Average 568,615 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 612,485 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,172.10 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

129.5154
123.3117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to UGX 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 127.3349, compared to 125.1530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1819 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 127.3349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 125.1530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 5.3367 UGX (High: 128.9662 / Low: 123.6295). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1170 UGX (High: 127.8588 / Low: 125.7418).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.3367
June Spread (Stable) ±2.1170

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.3469 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3469

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 127.5906) against the same month in 2016 (average: 105.9716), the exchange rate shifted by +21.6191 (+20.40%).

2017 Avg (April) 127.5906
2016 Avg (April) 105.9716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 128.9662 123.6295 126.4597
February 128.8145 125.2275 126.6869
March 128.8817 126.0513 127.6223
April 130.3314 126.4839 127.5906
May 130.0756 127.1776 128.9984
June 127.8588 125.7418 126.6516
July 127.9709 124.3866 126.0715
August 128.2431 124.2247 126.3027
September 126.1130 122.9309 124.8356
October 124.6333 122.4969 123.8287
November 125.8680 123.1610 124.3366
December 126.2569 123.9551 125.5429