YEARLY HIGH
2155.0144 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1989.2203 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2071.9159 UGX

2018 ANG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 2155.0144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 1989.2203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 165.7941 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2039.5197 to the December average rate of 2091.0685, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2155.0144 was up 4.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 2057.5047, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,775,072 UGX
2017 Average 10,154,229 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 9,946,101 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 828,970.75 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2140.0952
2010.0848
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 2066.9208, compared to 2076.9109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.9901 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2066.9208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2076.9109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 157.4163 UGX (High: 2150.3690 / Low: 1992.9527). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.3010 UGX (High: 2080.4547 / Low: 2067.1537).

July Spread (Volatile) ±157.4163
April Spread (Stable) ±13.3010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 83.3803 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -83.3803

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2071.4638) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2027.3654), the exchange rate shifted by +44.0984 (+2.18%).

2018 Avg (September) 2071.4638
2017 Avg (September) 2027.3654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2056.5208 2030.3640 2039.5197
February 2050.3834 2031.9707 2038.5624
March 2067.2528 2039.9533 2048.2170
April 2080.4547 2067.1537 2071.0491
May 2102.9178 2068.2258 2078.5441
June 2153.5056 2101.2385 2125.6325
July 2150.3690 1992.9527 2042.2521
August 2041.9934 1989.2203 2020.9190
September 2155.0144 2039.2291 2071.4638
October 2154.9091 2117.2149 2129.2610
November 2116.5892 2095.7505 2106.5011
December 2106.3050 2076.6908 2091.0685