YEARLY HIGH
1875.8879 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1814.6563 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1838.3820 UGX

2019 BZD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BZD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 1875.8879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 1814.6563.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.2316 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1838.9327 to the December average rate of 1823.3080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1875.8879 was down 3.53% compared to the 2018 peak of 1944.6020, 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 9,379,440 UGX
2018 Average 9,266,738 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 9,073,281 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 306,158.09 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1873.5319
1817.6887
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 1846.3202, compared to 1830.4439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.8762 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1846.3202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1830.4439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 43.3308 UGX (High: 1871.5372 / Low: 1828.2065). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.4257 UGX (High: 1836.5719 / Low: 1828.1462).

June Spread (Volatile) ±43.3308
August Spread (Stable) ±8.4257

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 18.2949 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.2949

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 1868.8783) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1854.2001), the exchange rate shifted by +14.6782 (+0.79%).

2019 Avg (May) 1868.8783
2018 Avg (May) 1854.2001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1852.9630 1818.1830 1838.9327
February 1837.5631 1814.6563 1822.3423
March 1857.5881 1833.6143 1840.0810
April 1864.3523 1845.4789 1855.7090
May 1875.8879 1857.9086 1868.8783
June 1871.5372 1828.2065 1851.9777
July 1840.1856 1829.0942 1833.6828
August 1836.5719 1828.1462 1832.1168
September 1830.6594 1818.2308 1823.8872
October 1849.5029 1825.6554 1835.5717
November 1840.5695 1829.1721 1834.0971
December 1838.0611 1816.7182 1823.3080