2018 PLN to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1100.7827 UGX

YEARLY LOW

973.0070 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1033.2641 UGX

2018 PLN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 1100.7827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 973.0070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 127.7757 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1067.3301 to the December average rate of 984.9174, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1100.7827 was up 5.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 1043.4091, 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 22,015,654 UGX

2017 Average 19,216,044 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 19,460,139 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,555,514.66 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1091.9866

975.1839

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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 1061.2766, compared to 1005.2516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 56.0250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1061.2766

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1005.2516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 54.5229 UGX (High: 1092.6272 / Low: 1038.1042). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.3896 UGX (High: 992.3966 / Low: 973.0070).

January Spread (Volatile) ±54.5229

December Spread (Stable) ±19.3896

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 54.1048 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -54.1048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1082.2530) against the same month in 2017 (average: 918.0774), the exchange rate shifted by +164.1757 (+17.88%).

2018 Avg (April) 1082.2530

2017 Avg (April) 918.0774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1092.6272	1038.1042	1067.3301
February	1094.0148	1062.9919	1078.2363
March	1080.8952	1057.0698	1071.0328
April	1100.7827	1059.3036	1082.2530
May	1045.0433	1002.8263	1028.1482
June	1060.8394	1021.4301	1040.6588
July	1043.5761	1002.3458	1015.7565
August	1030.9584	981.6820	1004.6204
September	1051.0296	1012.2304	1030.0924
October	1033.0598	981.5168	1008.1500
November	1001.8725	976.8105	987.9725
December	992.3966	973.0070	984.9174