2019 BWP to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

356.3600 UGX

YEARLY LOW

331.1991 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

344.5222 UGX

2019 BWP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 356.3600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 331.1991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.1609 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 351.4911 to the December average rate of 342.0374, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 356.3600 was down 7.95% compared to the 2018 peak of 387.1231, 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 1,781,800 UGX

2018 Average 1,829,837 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 1,655,995 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 125,804.50 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

353.0707

334.1158

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 349.1151, compared to 339.9294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.1857 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 349.1151

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 339.9294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 13.5125 UGX (High: 344.7116 / Low: 331.1991). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6479 UGX (High: 349.5198 / Low: 345.8719).

October Spread (Volatile) ±13.5125

July Spread (Stable) ±3.6479

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 12.4664 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.4664

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 350.1732) against the same month in 2018 (average: 380.8204), the exchange rate shifted by -30.6472 (-8.05%).

2019 Avg (February) 350.1732

2018 Avg (February) 380.8204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	353.9441	344.3744	351.4911
February	356.3600	346.7918	350.1732
March	351.8418	342.7268	346.2169
April	355.5197	345.4961	351.0705
May	354.1100	345.2707	350.3309
June	348.9375	342.7148	345.4078
July	349.5198	345.8719	348.1618
August	343.5017	332.1958	335.6954
September	338.7359	332.3289	336.1891
October	344.7116	331.1991	338.1115
November	341.2231	337.3755	339.3810
December	346.3478	337.9996	342.0374