YEARLY HIGH
2006.2530 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1661.6209 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1719.4436 UGX

2019 FJD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the FJD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 2006.2530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 1661.6209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 344.6321 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1744.3223 to the December average rate of 1695.6809, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2006.2530 was up 7.14% compared to the 2018 peak of 1872.6055, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,031,265 UGX
2018 Average 8,948,611 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 8,308,105 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,723,160.45 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1756.3680
1679.1556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1740.9057, compared to 1697.9814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 42.9243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1740.9057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1697.9814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 335.6604 UGX (High: 2006.2530 / Low: 1670.5926). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.0754 UGX (High: 1751.8836 / Low: 1730.8082).

September Spread (Volatile) ±335.6604
May Spread (Stable) ±21.0754

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 31.2011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -31.2011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 1694.2580) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1789.6573), the exchange rate shifted by -95.3994 (-5.33%).

2019 Avg (September) 1694.2580
2018 Avg (September) 1789.6573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1766.0005 1720.2874 1744.3223
February 1747.9986 1721.3224 1731.0540
March 1753.4204 1726.5508 1740.8925
April 1762.4360 1734.7813 1749.9337
May 1751.8836 1730.8082 1744.3340
June 1758.5342 1706.3820 1734.8978
July 1741.9903 1711.4204 1726.6289
August 1710.7558 1661.6209 1695.4278
September 2006.2530 1670.5926 1694.2580
October 1705.6682 1668.6019 1685.5900
November 1703.5835 1678.9054 1690.3031
December 1711.4350 1684.8341 1695.6809