2017 PEN to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1132.1683 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1066.3261 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1109.1870 UGX

2017 PEN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 1132.1683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1066.3261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 65.8422 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1083.1389 to the December average rate of 1117.9806, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1132.1683 was up 4.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 1079.1132, 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 5,660,841 UGX

2016 Average 5,065,065 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 5,331,630 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 329,211.07 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1124.5227

1079.3767

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PEN 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 1102.3179, compared to 1116.0562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.7383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1102.3179

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1116.0562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 56.6469 UGX (High: 1129.1789 / Low: 1072.5319). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.7378 UGX (High: 1107.1252 / Low: 1093.3873).

November Spread (Volatile) ±56.6469

June Spread (Stable) ±13.7378

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 9.6519 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.6519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 1118.8750) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1013.4225), the exchange rate shifted by +105.4525 (+10.41%).

2017 Avg (October) 1118.8750

2016 Avg (October) 1013.4225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1105.3072	1066.3261	1083.1389
February	1110.4716	1085.8100	1101.0228
March	1121.5501	1087.2298	1105.8492
April	1129.8797	1112.1269	1117.0902
May	1125.2092	1094.8705	1107.4383
June	1107.1252	1093.3873	1099.3681
July	1118.8737	1099.1202	1110.8757
August	1121.5875	1105.3734	1115.0370
September	1122.6583	1101.1623	1112.8081
October	1132.1683	1103.5490	1118.8750
November	1129.1789	1072.5319	1120.7606
December	1124.3182	1102.0023	1117.9806