YEARLY HIGH
587.1380 UGX
YEARLY LOW
499.2322 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
547.4933 UGX

2017 HRK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HRK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 587.1380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 499.2322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 87.9058 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 510.4627 to the December average rate of 570.3812, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 587.1380 was up 13.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 518.4657, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,935,690 UGX
2016 Average 2,510,581 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,496,161 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 439,529.09 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

583.5077
503.8222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK 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 524.8294, compared to 570.1571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 45.3277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 524.8294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 570.1571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 27.9446 UGX (High: 577.8137 / Low: 549.8691). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.4908 UGX (High: 575.1299 / Low: 563.6390).

July Spread (Volatile) ±27.9446
October Spread (Stable) ±11.4908

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 7.3834 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3834

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 570.3812) against the same month in 2016 (average: 503.5218), the exchange rate shifted by +66.8594 (+13.28%).

2017 Avg (December) 570.3812
2016 Avg (December) 503.5218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 520.0832 499.2322 510.4627
February 523.4969 505.2895 512.9934
March 528.8392 509.6382 519.9470
April 535.0369 514.5447 522.0687
May 548.5051 531.3863 539.4785
June 553.1618 539.4688 544.0262
July 577.8137 549.8691 561.4628
August 585.9083 569.4675 576.8014
September 586.5623 564.6195 576.8672
October 575.1299 563.6390 569.4838
November 573.1068 558.8689 565.9462
December 587.1380 561.6788 570.3812