YEARLY HIGH
10335.2204 UGX
YEARLY LOW
9622.6896 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
9876.8919 UGX

2018 BHD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 10335.2204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 9622.6896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 712.5309 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9656.5019 to the December average rate of 9853.0073, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10335.2204 was up 6.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 9721.3231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,676,102 UGX
2017 Average 47,948,709 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 48,113,448 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,562,654.28 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10198.8017
9604.3554
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 9806.5009, compared to 9947.2829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 140.7820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9806.5009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9947.2829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 574.6229 UGX (High: 10303.1891 / Low: 9728.5663). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 81.9839 UGX (High: 9706.7513 / Low: 9624.7674).

July Spread (Volatile) ±574.6229
January Spread (Stable) ±81.9839

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 232.8727 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -232.8727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 10149.2645) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9517.6900), the exchange rate shifted by +631.5745 (+6.64%).

2018 Avg (June) 10149.2645
2017 Avg (June) 9517.6900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9706.7513 9624.7674 9656.5019
February 9719.5691 9622.6896 9653.8926
March 9789.0172 9658.6994 9695.7643
April 9854.6727 9752.4012 9804.7538
May 9995.9453 9837.8285 9878.8282
June 10335.2204 9984.3443 10149.2645
July 10303.1891 9728.5663 9916.3918
August 9997.1367 9758.8067 9885.0906
September 10150.1007 9980.7099 10085.4006
October 10141.9218 9960.3293 10025.1247
November 9968.0575 9864.9399 9918.6821
December 9920.4714 9795.9800 9853.0073