2018 BRL to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BRL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BRL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 1155.9081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 904.5794.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 251.3287 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1134.6938 to the December average rate of 954.6608, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1155.9081 was down 1.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 1178.4508, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BRL 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 1083.0735, compared to 968.9652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 114.1083 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 91.1594 UGX (High: 997.9548 / Low: 906.7954). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.8184 UGX (High: 969.7077 / Low: 942.8894).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 58.3216 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1134.6938) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1131.1256), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5682 (+0.32%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1155.9081 | 1096.9350 | 1134.6938 |
| February | 1146.0175 | 1102.6610 | 1120.7449 |
| March | 1136.2309 | 1099.4718 | 1114.7946 |
| April | 1117.2709 | 1059.5045 | 1085.0497 |
| May | 1061.6091 | 993.0980 | 1026.7281 |
| June | 1037.8683 | 972.0628 | 1016.4301 |
| July | 1005.9780 | 954.5530 | 983.6150 |
| August | 997.9548 | 906.7954 | 952.2930 |
| September | 953.2183 | 904.5794 | 928.0164 |
| October | 1033.4516 | 951.9240 | 1005.6266 |
| November | 1012.8569 | 948.8452 | 989.5794 |
| December | 969.7077 | 942.8894 | 954.6608 |