2018 BWP to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

387.1231 UGX

YEARLY LOW

342.9051 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

366.0820 UGX

2018 BWP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 387.1231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 342.9051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.2181 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 373.5593 to the December average rate of 347.2888, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 387.1231 was up 4.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 370.4066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,935,616 UGX

2017 Average 1,748,437 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 1,714,525 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 221,090.35 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

386.1347

343.7574

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 378.3746, compared to 353.7894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.5852 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 378.3746

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 353.7894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 19.0731 UGX (High: 361.9782 / Low: 342.9051). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.8147 UGX (High: 379.0969 / Low: 371.2823).

September Spread (Volatile) ±19.0731

May Spread (Stable) ±7.8147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 11.6190 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.6190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 382.1400) against the same month in 2017 (average: 349.1314), the exchange rate shifted by +33.0086 (+9.45%).

2018 Avg (March) 382.1400

2017 Avg (March) 349.1314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	380.4971	368.2483	373.5593
February	386.3005	375.4179	380.8204
March	387.1231	378.7506	382.1400
April	386.1469	377.6460	382.6033
May	379.0969	371.2823	375.6868
June	380.6458	369.3400	375.4377
July	373.8856	360.0225	364.5072
August	359.9054	344.5264	352.8882
September	361.9782	342.9051	352.5454
October	359.6316	346.2062	354.1293
November	355.9761	346.8964	351.3773
December	356.1082	343.1910	347.2888