2018 AUD to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AUD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AUD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 2950.0862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 2597.3438.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 352.7425 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2895.3710 to the December average rate of 2659.2846, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2950.0862 was up 1.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 2919.7512, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
AUD 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 2852.3665, compared to 2717.2625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 135.1040 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 160.3890 UGX (High: 2757.7328 / Low: 2597.3438). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 53.2713 UGX (High: 2741.2252 / Low: 2687.9539).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 93.4567 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2895.3710) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2696.0526), the exchange rate shifted by +199.3184 (+7.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2950.0862 | 2833.8745 | 2895.3710 |
| February | 2917.8600 | 2829.6145 | 2863.4068 |
| March | 2874.6053 | 2806.8348 | 2835.3068 |
| April | 2872.7365 | 2798.8967 | 2838.7548 |
| May | 2854.5396 | 2765.8977 | 2806.0170 |
| June | 2908.9928 | 2850.1984 | 2875.3427 |
| July | 2885.7010 | 2731.1259 | 2781.8859 |
| August | 2770.0779 | 2703.3876 | 2733.0508 |
| September | 2789.0465 | 2687.2168 | 2736.9621 |
| October | 2764.4073 | 2655.3848 | 2683.2078 |
| November | 2741.2252 | 2687.9539 | 2709.1837 |
| December | 2757.7328 | 2597.3438 | 2659.2846 |