2017 XDR to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |