YEARLY HIGH
1.1411 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.4435 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8117 UGX

2017 UZS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UZS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1.1411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 0.4435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6976 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1162 to the December average rate of 0.4481, the exchange rate registered a net change of -59.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1411 was down 7.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2352, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,706 UGX
2016 Average 5,764 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,218 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,487.88 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1830
0.3813
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UZS 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 1.0196, compared to 0.6038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.4177 UGX (High: 0.8612 / Low: 0.4435). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 UGX (High: 0.4502 / Low: 0.4465).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4177
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3712 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3712

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.1162) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2234), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1073 (-8.77%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.1162
2016 Avg (January) 1.2234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1411 1.0958 1.1162
February 1.0997 1.0739 1.0880
March 1.1007 0.9975 1.0441
April 1.0067 0.9731 0.9903
May 0.9817 0.9300 0.9584
June 0.9404 0.9085 0.9206
July 0.9153 0.8870 0.8993
August 0.8889 0.8556 0.8726
September 0.8612 0.4435 0.5014
October 0.4547 0.4472 0.4511
November 0.4531 0.4468 0.4504
December 0.4502 0.4465 0.4481