YEARLY HIGH
33.2613 UGX
YEARLY LOW
31.0866 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.9655 UGX

2018 DZD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 33.2613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 31.0866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1747 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.8753 to the December average rate of 31.3255, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 33.2613 was down 0.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 33.5559, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 166,307 UGX
2017 Average 163,098 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 155,433 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,873.67 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

32.9652
31.1764
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD 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 32.2038, compared to 31.7272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4767 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.2038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.7272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 1.8397 UGX (High: 33.1963 / Low: 31.3566). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2375 UGX (High: 32.4368 / Low: 32.1992).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.8397
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2375

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.8849 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8849

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 32.8161) against the same month in 2017 (average: 33.1294), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3133 (-0.95%).

2018 Avg (June) 32.8161
2017 Avg (June) 33.1294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.0349 31.6616 31.8753
February 32.0994 31.8061 31.9603
March 32.3757 31.8991 32.0723
April 32.4368 32.1992 32.3534
May 32.3953 32.0003 32.1455
June 33.2613 32.3675 32.8161
July 33.1963 31.3566 31.9312
August 32.0478 31.1314 31.5077
September 32.5567 31.8735 32.2221
October 32.3466 31.4204 31.8424
November 31.7965 31.3356 31.5341
December 31.5239 31.0866 31.3255