2017 YER to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.6473 UGX

YEARLY LOW

14.2235 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.4511 UGX

2017 YER to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 14.6473. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 14.2235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4238 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.4540 to the December average rate of 14.4929, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.6473 was down 9.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.1926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73,236 UGX

2016 Average 71,353 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 71,118 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,118.75 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.5534

14.3241

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 14.4278, compared to 14.4744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4278

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.4744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.3119 UGX (High: 14.6111 / Low: 14.2992). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1600 UGX (High: 14.5310 / Low: 14.3710).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3119

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1600

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1349 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 14.5342) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.2388), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2953 (+2.07%).

2017 Avg (November) 14.5342

2016 Avg (November) 14.2388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.6111	14.2992	14.4540
February	14.4765	14.2427	14.3462
March	14.5385	14.2791	14.4384
April	14.6407	14.3849	14.5068
May	14.5826	14.3573	14.4781
June	14.4629	14.2386	14.3432
July	14.4891	14.2235	14.4110
August	14.5252	14.3044	14.4432
September	14.5343	14.3368	14.4306
October	14.6435	14.4062	14.5343
November	14.6473	14.4523	14.5342
December	14.5310	14.3710	14.4929