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