YEARLY HIGH
5182.5893 UGX
YEARLY LOW
4808.8925 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
5014.6065 UGX

2017 XDR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 5182.5893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 4808.8925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 373.6968 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4885.9630 to the December average rate of 5135.1468, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5182.5893 was up 4.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 4936.2270, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,912,946 UGX
2016 Average 23,745,125 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 24,044,462 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,868,484.19 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5162.4476
4834.8378
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 4920.7483, compared to 5108.4647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 187.7163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4920.7483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5108.4647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 146.5359 UGX (High: 4955.4283 / Low: 4808.8925). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 77.5771 UGX (High: 5165.4052 / Low: 5087.8281).

March Spread (Volatile) ±146.5359
November Spread (Stable) ±77.5771

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 23.8244 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.8244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 5132.4595) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4730.3676), the exchange rate shifted by +402.0919 (+8.50%).

2017 Avg (September) 5132.4595
2016 Avg (September) 4730.3676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4934.4600 4830.1954 4885.9630
February 4940.7312 4810.5926 4862.1386
March 4955.4283 4808.8925 4887.1977
April 5023.7050 4905.5834 4941.6734
May 5032.1932 4945.2770 4982.8769
June 5009.5177 4930.4191 4964.6406
July 5097.4074 4966.8144 5033.1007
August 5164.1245 5055.3720 5099.9856
September 5182.5893 5085.3722 5132.4595
October 5171.4236 5070.8908 5127.7223
November 5165.4052 5087.8281 5122.3732
December 5176.9174 5070.1733 5135.1468