YEARLY HIGH
1155.9081 UGX
YEARLY LOW
904.5794 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1026.0194 UGX

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 28,897,702 UGX
2017 Average 28,330,194 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 22,614,485 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,283,217.30 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1155.3616
907.3486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1083.0735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 968.9652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±91.1594
December Spread (Stable) ±26.8184

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -58.3216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (January) 1134.6938
2017 Avg (January) 1131.1256

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