2019 DOP to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 DOP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the DOP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 74.8680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 68.8376.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0304 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.3816 to the December average rate of 69.2875, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 74.8680 was down 5.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 78.8939, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
DOP 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 73.4206, compared to 70.9306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4900 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 3.8076 UGX (High: 74.8680 / Low: 71.0604). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4494 UGX (High: 70.2654 / Low: 69.8161).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.1992 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 73.3270) against the same month in 2018 (average: 77.4967), the exchange rate shifted by -4.1697 (-5.38%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74.3236 | 72.6067 | 73.3816 |
| February | 73.1693 | 72.4171 | 72.6090 |
| March | 73.4629 | 72.7514 | 73.1376 |
| April | 74.2700 | 73.3907 | 73.7645 |
| May | 74.6701 | 71.0604 | 74.3037 |
| June | 74.8680 | 71.0604 | 73.3270 |
| July | 73.2829 | 72.3391 | 72.5652 |
| August | 72.5621 | 71.8162 | 72.1757 |
| September | 72.3142 | 70.6587 | 71.3856 |
| October | 70.8739 | 69.5560 | 70.1864 |
| November | 70.2654 | 69.8161 | 69.9830 |
| December | 70.0913 | 68.8376 | 69.2875 |