YEARLY HIGH
7.8718 UGX
YEARLY LOW
7.4898 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.7105 UGX

2019 AMD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AMD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 7.8718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 7.4898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3820 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.6285 to the December average rate of 7.6832, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 7.8718 was down 2.94% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.1098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39,359 UGX
2018 Average 38,582 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 37,449 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,909.78 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

7.8690
7.4943
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 7.6853, compared to 7.7358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0504 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.6853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.1628 UGX (High: 7.7041 / Low: 7.5413). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0429 UGX (High: 7.7763 / Low: 7.7334).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1628
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0429

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 7.8023) against the same month in 2018 (average: 7.9485), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1463 (-1.84%).

2019 Avg (June) 7.8023
2018 Avg (June) 7.9485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.7041 7.5413 7.6285
February 7.5578 7.4898 7.5255
March 7.6409 7.5333 7.6011
April 7.7800 7.6352 7.7167
May 7.8544 7.7778 7.8378
June 7.8718 7.7213 7.8023
July 7.7837 7.7295 7.7584
August 7.7763 7.7334 7.7564
September 7.7458 7.6880 7.7163
October 7.8254 7.7197 7.7575
November 7.7861 7.7155 7.7427
December 7.7511 7.6336 7.6832