YEARLY HIGH
2220.9246 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2128.7243 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2175.8236 UGX

2019 AZN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AZN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 2220.9246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 2128.7243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 92.2003 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2175.7664 to the December average rate of 2158.3186, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2220.9246 was down 3.28% compared to the 2018 peak of 2296.2340, 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 11,104,623 UGX
2018 Average 10,960,284 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 10,643,622 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 461,001.25 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2217.9410
2152.0341
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 2185.0766, compared to 2166.5707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.5059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2185.0766
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2166.5707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 56.9465 UGX (High: 2215.7066 / Low: 2158.7602). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.1669 UGX (High: 2182.5281 / Low: 2169.3613).

June Spread (Volatile) ±56.9465
March Spread (Stable) ±13.1669

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 21.0452 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.0452

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 2212.4488) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2189.2879), the exchange rate shifted by +23.1609 (+1.06%).

2019 Avg (May) 2212.4488
2018 Avg (May) 2189.2879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2194.0465 2148.3363 2175.7664
February 2175.5009 2152.3071 2157.5263
March 2182.5281 2169.3613 2176.2704
April 2207.4589 2180.9618 2195.9482
May 2220.9246 2198.9474 2212.4488
June 2215.7066 2158.7602 2192.4993
July 2187.5229 2165.5906 2171.4540
August 2175.2325 2128.7243 2167.8613
September 2168.8965 2140.5576 2158.8381
October 2190.2003 2153.6858 2171.9872
November 2179.1359 2163.6135 2170.9650
December 2176.2018 2149.6776 2158.3186