YEARLY HIGH
18.1082 UGX
YEARLY LOW
17.5185 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.7312 UGX

2019 GYD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GYD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 18.1082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 17.5185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5897 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.7270 to the December average rate of 17.5982, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 18.1082 was down 3.14% compared to the 2018 peak of 18.6959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90,541 UGX
2018 Average 89,441 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 87,592 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,948.73 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

18.0349
17.5373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 17.7917, compared to 17.6708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.7917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.6708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.3942 UGX (High: 18.0322 / Low: 17.6380). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0862 UGX (High: 17.6496 / Low: 17.5634).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3942
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0862

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 0.1600 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1600

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 17.9934) against the same month in 2018 (average: 17.8426), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1508 (+0.85%).

2019 Avg (May) 17.9934
2018 Avg (May) 17.8426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.8544 17.5227 17.7270
February 17.7261 17.5185 17.5788
March 17.8083 17.6755 17.7493
April 18.0780 17.7661 17.8473
May 18.1082 17.8454 17.9934
June 18.0322 17.6380 17.8543
July 17.7696 17.6312 17.6943
August 17.8866 17.6115 17.7015
September 17.6496 17.5634 17.6099
October 17.8687 17.5894 17.7177
November 17.7741 17.6516 17.7033
December 17.7095 17.5187 17.5982