2018 AFN to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

58.0035 UGX

YEARLY LOW

48.7006 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.5182 UGX

2018 AFN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 58.0035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 48.7006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3029 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.1543 to the December average rate of 49.1339, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 58.0035 was up 6.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 54.6904, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 290,018 UGX

2017 Average 266,168 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 243,503 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,514.52 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

53.9140

48.6994

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 52.6668, compared to 50.3697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2970 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.6668

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.3697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 9.0341 UGX (High: 58.0035 / Low: 48.9695). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7516 UGX (High: 53.2922 / Low: 52.5406).

November Spread (Volatile) ±9.0341

April Spread (Stable) ±0.7516

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.9329 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 49.6528) against the same month in 2017 (average: 52.9880), the exchange rate shifted by -3.3353 (-6.29%).

2018 Avg (November) 49.6528

2017 Avg (November) 52.9880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	52.5326	51.5185	52.1543
February	53.0106	52.1919	52.4763
March	53.2578	52.3638	52.6293
April	53.2922	52.5406	52.8215
May	52.9315	52.0031	52.4396
June	54.6064	52.6592	53.4794
July	53.2853	50.6205	51.5466
August	51.7206	50.7571	51.2891
September	51.2245	50.0479	50.7062
October	50.5780	49.4612	49.8898
November	58.0035	48.9695	49.6528
December	49.5989	48.7006	49.1339