2018 ALL to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ALL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |