YEARLY HIGH
36.0970 UGX
YEARLY LOW
32.6358 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.4897 UGX

2018 ALL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ALL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 36.0970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 32.6358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4612 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.2527 to the December average rate of 34.2272, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 36.0970 was up 10.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.8035, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 180,485 UGX
2017 Average 152,419 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 163,179 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,306.06 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

35.7504
33.0256
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 34.4650, compared to 34.5145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.4650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.5145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 1.8321 UGX (High: 36.0133 / Low: 34.1812). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6515 UGX (High: 35.3684 / Low: 34.7168).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.8321
April Spread (Stable) ±0.6515

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 0.6813 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6813

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 35.5233) against the same month in 2017 (average: 30.2766), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2468 (+17.33%).

2018 Avg (June) 35.5233
2017 Avg (June) 30.2766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.9067 32.6358 33.2527
February 34.2982 33.3596 33.8599
March 34.9104 33.7004 34.3631
April 35.3684 34.7168 35.0831
May 35.0873 34.3971 34.7077
June 36.0970 34.9689 35.5233
July 36.0133 34.1812 34.8420
August 35.0141 33.7393 34.2470
September 35.5570 34.5362 35.0163
October 35.0794 34.1010 34.6665
November 34.5079 33.8382 34.0876
December 34.5614 33.8095 34.2272