YEARLY HIGH
2102.3680 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2005.2888 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2057.6796 UGX

2019 AWG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AWG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 2102.3680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 2005.2888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 97.0792 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2057.5357 to the December average rate of 2041.4097, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2102.3680 was down 3.79% compared to the 2018 peak of 2185.2014, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,511,840 UGX
2018 Average 10,395,338 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 10,026,444 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 485,395.85 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2097.8965
2035.3579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 2066.2989, compared to 2049.0602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.2387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2066.2989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2049.0602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 61.6733 UGX (High: 2102.3680 / Low: 2040.6947). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.5372 UGX (High: 2059.9550 / Low: 2046.4177).

June Spread (Volatile) ±61.6733
November Spread (Stable) ±13.5372

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 20.4625 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.4625

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 2074.0238) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2146.2852), the exchange rate shifted by -72.2614 (-3.37%).

2019 Avg (June) 2074.0238
2018 Avg (June) 2146.2852

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2074.6191 2030.2728 2057.5357
February 2057.0830 2035.7283 2040.5695
March 2064.8803 2005.2888 2056.2166
April 2086.4427 2062.8310 2076.7628
May 2099.8091 2079.8355 2092.6850
June 2102.3680 2040.6947 2074.0238
July 2069.0321 2047.1516 2053.5613
August 2057.4120 2013.4229 2050.3196
September 2051.4146 2024.6153 2041.5967
October 2071.5645 2037.0323 2054.2650
November 2059.9550 2046.4177 2053.2091
December 2058.3242 2033.2367 2041.4097