YEARLY HIGH
481.6749 UGX
YEARLY LOW
462.0788 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
472.7799 UGX

2019 HKD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 481.6749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 462.0788.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.5961 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 472.4070 to the December average rate of 470.8081, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 481.6749 was down 3.33% compared to the 2018 peak of 498.2747, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,041,873 UGX
2018 Average 11,886,646 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 11,551,969 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 489,903.73 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

481.1444
466.8686
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 474.3185, compared to 471.2413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0771 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 474.3185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 471.2413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 10.8226 UGX (High: 472.9014 / Low: 462.0788). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8044 UGX (High: 473.4380 / Low: 470.6336).

August Spread (Volatile) ±10.8226
November Spread (Stable) ±2.8044

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.3487 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3487

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 479.9548) against the same month in 2018 (average: 474.8885), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0662 (+1.07%).

2019 Avg (May) 479.9548
2018 Avg (May) 474.8885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 476.4951 466.1992 472.4070
February 471.8214 466.9597 468.0583
March 473.3541 470.4919 472.0267
April 479.5854 473.0213 476.5586
May 481.6749 477.2095 479.9548
June 481.0519 470.3798 476.9056
July 476.6789 471.6865 473.2235
August 472.9014 462.0788 470.6864
September 471.0699 464.8252 469.0564
October 475.7387 467.4912 471.5411
November 473.4380 470.6336 472.1327
December 473.1810 469.9313 470.8081