2017 ZAR to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

295.9599 UGX

YEARLY LOW

251.2046 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

271.9960 UGX

2017 ZAR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 295.9599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 251.2046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.7553 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 266.2255 to the December average rate of 277.5896, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 295.9599 was up 10.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 268.1576, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,797,993 UGX

2016 Average 11,664,966 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 12,560,229 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,237,764.66 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

281.4276

256.0543

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 273.3502, compared to 270.6418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 273.3502

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 270.6418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 32.1960 UGX (High: 295.9599 / Low: 263.7639). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.5900 UGX (High: 271.2254 / Low: 262.6354).

December Spread (Volatile) ±32.1960

January Spread (Stable) ±8.5900

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.9370 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.9370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 277.5896) against the same month in 2016 (average: 259.7561), the exchange rate shifted by +17.8335 (+6.87%).

2017 Avg (December) 277.5896

2016 Avg (December) 259.7561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	271.2254	262.6354	266.2255
February	278.6690	265.6521	272.3233
March	291.8188	269.4681	279.3132
April	278.4141	261.1586	270.3762
May	282.9457	265.8066	273.4450
June	283.8224	273.8704	278.4182
July	280.3207	267.3242	274.8846
August	279.1093	267.3441	272.9662
September	282.7105	265.4373	274.5719
October	274.4887	256.0281	265.6695
November	266.5591	251.2046	258.1687
December	295.9599	263.7639	277.5896