2019 AOA to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 AOA to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the AOA to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 12.0611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 7.4379.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6233 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9418 to the December average rate of 7.7218, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 12.0611 was down 45.32% compared to the 2018 peak of 22.0581, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AOA based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
AOA 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 11.6130, compared to 9.2012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4118 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 2.2933 UGX (High: 9.7312 / Low: 7.4379). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1272 UGX (High: 11.7917 / Low: 11.6645).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.2762 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 11.9418) against the same month in 2018 (average: 20.4384), the exchange rate shifted by -8.4966 (-41.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.0611 | 11.7679 | 11.9418 |
| February | 11.7917 | 11.6645 | 11.7178 |
| March | 11.8011 | 11.6480 | 11.7304 |
| April | 11.8140 | 11.5894 | 11.7155 |
| May | 11.6249 | 11.3761 | 11.5188 |
| June | 11.3971 | 10.8010 | 11.0538 |
| July | 10.8313 | 10.5855 | 10.6791 |
| August | 10.5171 | 10.0114 | 10.2655 |
| September | 10.1929 | 9.7679 | 10.0039 |
| October | 9.7312 | 7.4379 | 8.7278 |
| November | 8.0165 | 7.4686 | 7.8091 |
| December | 8.0017 | 7.5168 | 7.7218 |