2018 BZD to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BZD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |