YEARLY HIGH
35.1363 UGX
YEARLY LOW
32.5695 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.8279 UGX

2017 VUV to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VUV to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 35.1363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 32.5695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5668 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.2025 to the December average rate of 33.9182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 35.1363 was up 3.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 33.8034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 175,682 UGX
2016 Average 157,082 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 162,848 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,833.89 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

34.8045
32.9964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 33.3249, compared to 34.3308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.3249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.3308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.5586 UGX (High: 34.9691 / Low: 33.4104). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5469 UGX (High: 33.7127 / Low: 33.1658).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.5586
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5469

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 34.6538) against the same month in 2016 (average: 31.8233), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8305 (+8.89%).

2017 Avg (September) 34.6538
2016 Avg (September) 31.8233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.6297 32.6065 33.2025
February 33.7127 33.1658 33.4569
March 33.7859 32.7641 33.3930
April 33.7420 33.0409 33.3688
May 33.6133 32.5695 33.1470
June 33.8663 33.1087 33.3813
July 34.9691 33.4104 34.1474
August 35.0529 34.2043 34.6335
September 35.1363 34.0932 34.6538
October 34.8201 34.1547 34.4661
November 34.5829 33.7874 34.1658
December 34.4375 33.3885 33.9182