YEARLY HIGH
1013.5258 UGX
YEARLY LOW
866.7201 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
940.6825 UGX

2019 BRL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BRL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1013.5258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 866.7201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 146.8058 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 990.7235 to the December average rate of 894.4507, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1013.5258 was down 12.32% compared to the 2018 peak of 1155.9081, 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 25,338,146 UGX
2018 Average 25,636,842 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 21,668,002 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,670,144.09 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1000.8484
879.3500
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 968.2057, compared to 913.1594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 55.0463 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 968.2057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 913.1594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 86.0222 UGX (High: 964.0288 / Low: 878.0066). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.8558 UGX (High: 977.1561 / Low: 956.3003).

August Spread (Volatile) ±86.0222
June Spread (Stable) ±20.8558

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 60.0982 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -60.0982

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 990.7235) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1134.6938), the exchange rate shifted by -143.9703 (-12.69%).

2019 Avg (January) 990.7235
2018 Avg (January) 1134.6938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1013.5258 953.4960 990.7235
February 1003.6410 973.0692 987.5891
March 981.6707 928.3710 963.7317
April 982.4095 937.1011 958.8328
May 961.5485 916.5711 942.2356
June 977.1561 956.3003 966.1214
July 993.4858 964.2577 978.4311
August 964.0288 878.0066 918.3329
September 905.9759 879.9151 892.1302
October 931.5054 883.4473 906.1363
November 929.9125 866.7201 889.4749
December 913.1714 871.4359 894.4507