2019 GHS to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

772.0853 UGX

YEARLY LOW

258.6444 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

690.7527 UGX

2019 GHS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GHS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 772.0853. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 258.6444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 513.4409 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 755.9765 to the December average rate of 644.9073, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 772.0853 was down 7.70% compared to the 2018 peak of 836.5006, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,860,426 UGX

2018 Average 3,981,902 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 1,293,222 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,567,204.53 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

767.0834

633.8004

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 710.3966, compared to 671.1088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 39.2878 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 710.3966

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 671.1088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 476.9253 UGX (High: 735.5697 / Low: 258.6444). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.6130 UGX (High: 690.8826 / Low: 682.2696).

May Spread (Volatile) ±476.9253

July Spread (Stable) ±8.6130

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 57.3582 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -57.3582

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 755.9765) against the same month in 2018 (average: 801.5569), the exchange rate shifted by -45.5804 (-5.69%).

2019 Avg (January) 755.9765

2018 Avg (January) 801.5569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	772.0853	733.5555	755.9765
February	738.9332	666.6596	698.6183
March	726.1950	657.2329	684.0112
April	734.3469	685.2694	722.0296
May	735.5697	258.6444	709.8325
June	703.5514	678.7186	691.9115
July	690.8826	682.2696	685.9264
August	687.4059	673.7073	680.4995
September	680.6069	667.1329	670.3577
October	685.4061	672.7261	678.2254
November	675.4794	658.3572	666.7361
December	658.2125	637.5712	644.9073