2019 BOB to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BOB to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BOB to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 547.2167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 529.5761.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.6406 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 536.1863 to the December average rate of 531.6065, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 547.2167 was down 3.41% compared to the 2018 peak of 566.5421, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
BOB 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 538.3114, compared to 533.7085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.6029 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 14.6528 UGX (High: 546.7891 / Low: 532.1362). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1876 UGX (High: 536.7459 / Low: 533.5583).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 5.2831 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 545.1878) against the same month in 2018 (average: 539.3160), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8719 (+1.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 540.5124 | 531.8418 | 536.1863 |
| February | 536.0467 | 530.4144 | 531.4290 |
| March | 538.5112 | 533.6217 | 536.3867 |
| April | 543.8611 | 535.8551 | 540.5491 |
| May | 547.2167 | 541.9716 | 545.1878 |
| June | 546.7891 | 532.1362 | 540.1295 |
| July | 536.7459 | 533.5583 | 534.8463 |
| August | 536.2097 | 532.8419 | 534.4382 |
| September | 534.0098 | 530.3916 | 531.8638 |
| October | 539.1243 | 532.1501 | 534.8697 |
| November | 536.5185 | 533.1885 | 534.6266 |
| December | 535.7962 | 529.5761 | 531.6065 |