YEARLY HIGH
0.2667 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.2570 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2621 UGX

2019 IDR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the IDR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.2667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.2570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0097 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2618 to the December average rate of 0.2627, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2667 was down 4.17% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2783, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,666,938 UGX
2018 Average 2,632,361 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,570,279 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,659.18 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2650
0.2591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.2622, compared to 0.2620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0071 UGX (High: 0.2648 / Low: 0.2576). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 UGX (High: 0.2639 / Low: 0.2615).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 0.2645) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2678), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0033 (-1.25%).

2019 Avg (April) 0.2645
2018 Avg (April) 0.2678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2648 0.2576 0.2618
February 0.2638 0.2594 0.2618
March 0.2625 0.2583 0.2606
April 0.2667 0.2609 0.2645
May 0.2654 0.2594 0.2623
June 0.2647 0.2591 0.2623
July 0.2655 0.2606 0.2635
August 0.2636 0.2570 0.2596
September 0.2634 0.2580 0.2608
October 0.2658 0.2591 0.2622
November 0.2651 0.2617 0.2630
December 0.2639 0.2615 0.2627