YEARLY HIGH
0.1796 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.1681 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1739 UGX

2019 STD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the STD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.1796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.1681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0115 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1760 to the December average rate of 0.1704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1796 was down 3.44% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1860, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 898 UGX
2018 Average 902 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 840 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.65 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1798
0.1696
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.1767, compared to 0.1711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1767
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0079 UGX (High: 0.1792 / Low: 0.1713). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 UGX (High: 0.1765 / Low: 0.1755).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.1789) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1799), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-0.56%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.1789
2018 Avg (May) 0.1799

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1774 0.1738 0.1760
February 0.1759 0.1741 0.1745
March 0.1765 0.1755 0.1760
April 0.1785 0.1764 0.1776
May 0.1796 0.1778 0.1789
June 0.1792 0.1713 0.1769
July 0.1727 0.1710 0.1715
August 0.1718 0.1681 0.1712
September 0.1713 0.1690 0.1705
October 0.1729 0.1701 0.1715
November 0.1721 0.1708 0.1714
December 0.1718 0.1697 0.1704