YEARLY HIGH
8.6824 UAH
YEARLY LOW
7.8164 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1587 UAH

2017 PEN to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 8.6824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 7.8164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8660 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1623 to the December average rate of 8.4897, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.6824 was up 7.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.1101, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43,412 UAH
2016 Average 37,867 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 39,082 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,330.07 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.5489
7.8387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to UAH 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 8.1754, compared to 8.1419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1754
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.4918 UAH (High: 8.3082 / Low: 7.8164). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1270 UAH (High: 8.0314 / Low: 7.9043).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4918
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1955 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1955

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 8.4897) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.7381), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7516 (+9.71%).

2017 Avg (December) 8.4897
2016 Avg (December) 7.7381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3082 7.8164 8.1623
February 8.4198 8.1665 8.3123
March 8.3972 8.1237 8.2649
April 8.3662 8.1663 8.2625
May 8.2116 7.9946 8.0670
June 8.0514 7.9047 7.9835
July 8.0314 7.9043 7.9803
August 7.9903 7.8212 7.8979
September 8.1369 7.9640 8.0657
October 8.2917 8.0985 8.1966
November 8.3574 7.9217 8.2212
December 8.6824 8.3346 8.4897