YEARLY HIGH
34.8860 UGX
YEARLY LOW
32.7202 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.3467 UGX

2017 PKR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 34.8860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 32.7202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1658 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.5526 to the December average rate of 33.3870, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 34.8860 was up 0.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 34.6988, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,442,987 UGX
2016 Average 16,318,088 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 16,360,081 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,082,905.27 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

34.7493
33.2631
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 34.4571, compared to 34.2363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.4571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.2363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.7771 UGX (High: 34.4973 / Low: 32.7202). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3766 UGX (High: 34.5696 / Low: 34.1930).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.7771
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3766

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.1697 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1697

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 34.5526) against the same month in 2016 (average: 32.8423), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7102 (+5.21%).

2017 Avg (January) 34.5526
2016 Avg (January) 32.8423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.8860 34.2489 34.5526
February 34.5342 34.0253 34.2287
March 34.8452 34.0797 34.4578
April 34.8420 34.4305 34.6255
May 34.7627 34.2903 34.5908
June 34.5696 34.1930 34.2875
July 34.6920 33.9961 34.3169
August 34.6523 34.0579 34.3626
September 34.5148 34.0017 34.2446
October 34.7879 34.3023 34.5502
November 34.7703 34.3728 34.5567
December 34.4973 32.7202 33.3870