2017 WST to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1489.3705 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1385.2367 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1429.6200 UGX

2017 WST to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 1489.3705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 1385.2367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 104.1338 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1409.7335 to the December average rate of 1424.6299, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1489.3705 was up 3.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 1436.2829, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,446,852 UGX

2016 Average 6,719,341 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 6,926,184 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 520,668.85 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1473.9859

1403.8924

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1414.7615, compared to 1444.4784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.7169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1414.7615

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1444.4784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 56.5300 UGX (High: 1473.1724 / Low: 1416.6423). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.6781 UGX (High: 1438.4226 / Low: 1411.7445).

July Spread (Volatile) ±56.5300

December Spread (Stable) ±26.6781

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 18.6980 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -18.6980

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1468.1448) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1328.1734), the exchange rate shifted by +139.9714 (+10.54%).

2017 Avg (August) 1468.1448

2016 Avg (August) 1328.1734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1442.7647	1390.4849	1409.7335
February	1437.1282	1393.9670	1416.3532
March	1437.3235	1385.2367	1417.7966
April	1433.9802	1399.4615	1415.0115
May	1429.6052	1396.0395	1411.6941
June	1443.1426	1401.5857	1417.9804
July	1473.1724	1416.6423	1444.8008
August	1489.3705	1439.4467	1468.1448
September	1471.5969	1433.0026	1449.4468
October	1459.7468	1424.5807	1447.8068
November	1444.6072	1416.3904	1432.0415
December	1438.4226	1411.7445	1424.6299