2018 HUF to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 HUF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the HUF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 14.7399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 12.9001.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8398 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3669 to the December average rate of 13.0957, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.7399 was up 3.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.2407, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
HUF to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 14.2606, compared to 13.3643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8963 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.6768 UGX (High: 14.2239 / Low: 13.5471). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3287 UGX (High: 14.5848 / Low: 14.2561).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6456 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 14.5533) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.4815), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0717 (+16.60%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.6098 | 14.0560 | 14.3669 |
| February | 14.6865 | 14.1579 | 14.4163 |
| March | 14.5848 | 14.2561 | 14.4362 |
| April | 14.7399 | 14.3181 | 14.5533 |
| May | 14.2239 | 13.5471 | 13.9077 |
| June | 14.1491 | 13.7359 | 13.8832 |
| July | 13.9332 | 13.2631 | 13.5352 |
| August | 13.5910 | 13.0716 | 13.3309 |
| September | 13.9238 | 13.3252 | 13.6398 |
| October | 13.7032 | 13.1262 | 13.4001 |
| November | 13.3670 | 13.0014 | 13.1840 |
| December | 13.2581 | 12.9001 | 13.0957 |