YEARLY HIGH
3988.8172 UGX
YEARLY LOW
3691.0893 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
3810.6134 UGX

2018 CHF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 3988.8172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 3691.0893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 297.7279 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3788.9566 to the December average rate of 3743.1046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3988.8172 was up 3.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 3837.2419, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,944,086 UGX
2017 Average 18,374,860 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 18,455,446 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,488,639.70 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3944.8458
3715.3863
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 3828.6811, compared to 3792.5457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 36.1354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3828.6811
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3792.5457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 242.9869 UGX (High: 3938.3341 / Low: 3695.3473). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 51.9515 UGX (High: 3760.1682 / Low: 3708.2167).

July Spread (Volatile) ±242.9869
November Spread (Stable) ±51.9515

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 124.2883 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -124.2883

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 3925.7241) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3755.5835), the exchange rate shifted by +170.1407 (+4.53%).

2018 Avg (September) 3925.7241
2017 Avg (September) 3755.5835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3895.3544 3706.8520 3788.9566
February 3941.9316 3859.0160 3895.2719
March 3892.5995 3818.2877 3856.6776
April 3866.2580 3750.9286 3816.4582
May 3832.2010 3691.0893 3737.9071
June 3941.7475 3818.1577 3876.8153
July 3938.3341 3695.3473 3777.8201
August 3888.1325 3707.4869 3772.6817
September 3988.8172 3869.7707 3925.7241
October 3888.2206 3736.4527 3801.4358
November 3760.1682 3708.2167 3734.5080
December 3777.1784 3700.7352 3743.1046