YEARLY HIGH
3664.9000 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.6790 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2524.3245 UGX

2017 ZMK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZMK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 3664.9000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 0.6790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3664.2210 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 815.1666 to the December average rate of 3627.4323, the exchange rate registered a net change of 344.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3664.9000 was up 529966.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6914, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,324,500 UGX
2016 Average 3,254 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 3,395 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,321,104.98 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4002.0947
-363.0774
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 1425.8527, compared to 3622.7963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2196.9436 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1425.8527
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3622.7963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 3636.8780 UGX (High: 3637.5661 / Low: 0.6881). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0123 UGX (High: 0.6977 / Low: 0.6854).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3636.8780
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2046.5459 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2046.5459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 3638.3304) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6531), the exchange rate shifted by +3637.6773 (+556989.14%).

2017 Avg (October) 3638.3304
2016 Avg (October) 0.6531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3631.3581 0.6807 815.1666
February 3602.6500 0.6790 2047.2329
March 0.6925 0.6799 0.6869
April 0.6977 0.6854 0.6912
May 3637.5661 0.6881 2101.5816
June 3620.5331 3564.2000 3589.7569
July 3626.6331 3560.6000 3607.1760
August 3635.7581 3583.1000 3614.0262
September 3637.5661 3588.6000 3612.1599
October 3664.9000 3606.9500 3638.3304
November 3664.7500 3617.0500 3637.6530
December 3637.2081 3596.3500 3627.4323