2018 AZN to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2296.2340 UGX

YEARLY LOW

2134.8283 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

2191.9876 UGX

2018 AZN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 2296.2340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 2134.8283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 161.4058 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2150.5652 to the December average rate of 2181.5190, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2296.2340 was up 5.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 2181.2077, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,481,170 UGX

2017 Average 10,523,374 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 10,674,141 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 807,028.85 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2265.2378

2140.1404

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2179.4830, compared to 2204.4922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.0092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2179.4830

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2204.4922

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 127.1113 UGX (High: 2290.9330 / Low: 2163.8217). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.5257 UGX (High: 2182.6725 / Low: 2160.1468).

July Spread (Volatile) ±127.1113

April Spread (Stable) ±22.5257

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 48.4395 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -48.4395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 2254.8130) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2119.2659), the exchange rate shifted by +135.5471 (+6.40%).

2018 Avg (June) 2254.8130

2017 Avg (June) 2119.2659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2165.6509	2134.9412	2150.5652
February	2169.9985	2134.8283	2154.5333
March	2167.9295	2140.0047	2155.9856
April	2182.6725	2160.1468	2171.7131
May	2217.2856	2178.5022	2189.2879
June	2296.2340	2215.9556	2254.8130
July	2290.9330	2163.8217	2206.3735
August	2214.4612	2164.5844	2191.0999
September	2248.1076	2210.9280	2233.4313
October	2246.4848	2200.0071	2219.4127
November	2207.1124	2177.5568	2195.1170
December	2196.6342	2168.9537	2181.5190