2017 VEF to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

366.1534 UGX

YEARLY LOW

331.8812 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

358.1409 UGX

2017 VEF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 366.1534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 331.8812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.2722 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 362.0252 to the December average rate of 352.3863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 366.1534 was down 33.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 550.9375, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,830,767 UGX

2016 Average 1,958,440 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 1,659,406 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 171,361.04 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

363.0344

350.9246

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 360.1876, compared to 356.0941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0935 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 360.1876

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 356.0941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 33.7814 UGX (High: 365.6627 / Low: 331.8812). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5870 UGX (High: 362.3664 / Low: 356.7794).

November Spread (Volatile) ±33.7814

February Spread (Stable) ±5.5870

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 8.0661 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0661

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 362.0252) against the same month in 2016 (average: 545.1468), the exchange rate shifted by -183.1215 (-33.59%).

2017 Avg (January) 362.0252

2016 Avg (January) 545.1468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	366.1534	357.7488	362.0252
February	362.3664	356.7794	359.1970
March	364.3023	357.5122	361.2446
April	365.2454	357.1236	361.0971
May	364.3023	352.6238	359.8120
June	362.5964	351.1890	357.7498
July	362.5814	350.5960	357.3287
August	360.9815	348.7838	356.1594
September	364.3023	353.6127	358.7565
October	365.4879	344.1348	359.9998
November	365.6627	331.8812	351.9337
December	364.1387	334.5315	352.3863