YEARLY HIGH
12.0611 UGX
YEARLY LOW
7.4379 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.4071 UGX

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,306 UGX
2018 Average 75,960 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 37,189 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,116.31 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

12.3638
7.2998
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6130
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.2933
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1272

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2762

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2019 Avg (January) 11.9418
2018 Avg (January) 20.4384

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