YEARLY HIGH
73.8223 UGX
YEARLY LOW
69.9738 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.7828 UGX

2017 PHP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 73.8223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 69.9738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8485 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.6855 to the December average rate of 72.1371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 73.8223 was up 0.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 73.3055, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,455,578 UGX
2016 Average 17,990,422 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 17,493,448 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 962,129.66 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

73.0830
70.6158
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 72.3199, compared to 71.2456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0742 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.3199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.2456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 2.5178 UGX (High: 73.2779 / Low: 70.7601). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1748 UGX (High: 73.2238 / Low: 72.0491).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.5178
May Spread (Stable) ±1.1748

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9186 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 72.6855) against the same month in 2016 (average: 72.5037), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1817 (+0.25%).

2017 Avg (January) 72.6855
2016 Avg (January) 72.5037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.8223 71.6737 72.6855
February 72.7448 70.9842 71.7669
March 72.4470 71.0664 71.8429
April 73.6659 72.2349 72.8774
May 73.2238 72.0491 72.7337
June 73.2779 70.7601 72.0128
July 71.8665 70.3040 71.2694
August 71.9993 69.9738 70.9313
September 71.4418 70.0250 70.8624
October 71.3189 70.1176 70.8214
November 72.3762 70.7913 71.4523
December 72.9023 71.2290 72.1371