YEARLY HIGH
1043.4091 UGX
YEARLY LOW
859.4261 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
960.3363 UGX

2017 PLN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1043.4091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 859.4261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 183.9830 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 880.4830 to the December average rate of 1022.5512, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1043.4091 was up 15.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 903.8389, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 20,868,183 UGX
2016 Average 17,334,323 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 17,188,522 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,679,660.22 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1036.7580
866.2762
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 916.1355, compared to 1004.5370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 88.4015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 916.1355
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1004.5370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 48.4474 UGX (High: 1027.8470 / Low: 979.3997). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.2906 UGX (High: 902.5498 / Low: 875.2592).

September Spread (Volatile) ±48.4474
February Spread (Stable) ±27.2906

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 5.1524 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1524

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1022.5512) against the same month in 2016 (average: 855.7981), the exchange rate shifted by +166.7531 (+19.49%).

2017 Avg (December) 1022.5512
2016 Avg (December) 855.7981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 899.5226 859.4261 880.4830
February 902.5498 875.2592 886.0338
March 925.7658 878.0920 900.2405
April 944.2111 905.5836 918.0774
May 971.6306 935.0772 954.3257
June 972.1626 940.6470 957.6525
July 1007.1634 963.0944 982.1567
August 1021.2117 986.4253 1001.4088
September 1027.8470 979.3997 1007.8036
October 1019.8692 981.5631 1002.6512
November 1028.7002 993.2584 1010.6505
December 1043.4091 1009.1109 1022.5512