2017 PGK to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1152.4660 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1089.8660 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1133.7295 UGX

2017 PGK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 1152.4660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 1089.8660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62.6001 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1138.2786 to the December average rate of 1127.5811, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1152.4660 was down 0.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 1154.4937, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,762,330 UGX

2016 Average 5,458,545 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 5,449,330 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 313,000.34 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1140.4655

1125.0787

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 1134.2459, compared to 1133.2131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1134.2459

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1133.2131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 51.3156 UGX (High: 1152.1318 / Low: 1100.8161). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.9041 UGX (High: 1131.4022 / Low: 1123.4981).

July Spread (Volatile) ±51.3156

December Spread (Stable) ±7.9041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 12.8223 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.8223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1138.0524) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1097.1866), the exchange rate shifted by +40.8658 (+3.72%).

2017 Avg (March) 1138.0524

2016 Avg (March) 1097.1866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1147.6849	1123.1780	1138.2786
February	1142.0889	1126.5020	1134.6794
March	1152.4660	1125.5175	1138.0524
April	1147.2487	1100.1824	1128.9210
May	1147.2906	1106.4455	1139.1832
June	1139.5049	1089.8660	1126.3610
July	1152.1318	1100.8161	1135.7335
August	1147.6743	1114.5988	1136.2219
September	1134.0598	1110.2291	1128.1244
October	1149.9964	1130.0888	1137.4401
November	1139.6159	1128.2570	1134.1779
December	1131.4022	1123.4981	1127.5811