YEARLY HIGH
1944.6020 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1803.0651 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1853.2220 UGX

2018 BZD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 1944.6020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 1803.0651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 141.5369 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1811.1415 to the December average rate of 1842.3474, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1944.6020 was up 6.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 1823.6743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,723,010 UGX
2017 Average 8,990,544 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 9,015,326 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 707,684.47 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1919.1443
1800.4189
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 1840.5595, compared to 1865.8844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.3249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1840.5595
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1865.8844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 108.2881 UGX (High: 1941.6629 / Low: 1833.3749). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.7731 UGX (High: 1847.5273 / Low: 1835.7541).

July Spread (Volatile) ±108.2881
April Spread (Stable) ±11.7731

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 40.3366 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -40.3366

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1909.2506) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1787.4395), the exchange rate shifted by +121.8110 (+6.81%).

2018 Avg (June) 1909.2506
2017 Avg (June) 1787.4395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1826.3197 1803.0651 1811.1415
February 1820.8640 1804.4745 1810.3126
March 1835.8001 1811.5975 1819.2211
April 1847.5273 1835.7541 1839.2311
May 1877.8050 1846.9906 1854.2001
June 1944.6020 1876.4937 1909.2506
July 1941.6629 1833.3749 1868.9140
August 1874.3901 1833.5749 1856.6135
September 1904.2802 1871.8072 1891.4085
October 1902.9614 1869.6068 1880.1906
November 1868.1901 1845.5533 1855.8325
December 1854.6682 1832.0011 1842.3474