YEARLY HIGH
1067.9772 UGX
YEARLY LOW
989.7755 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1039.8753 UGX

2019 ILS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 1067.9772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 989.7755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 78.2017 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1004.9197 to the December average rate of 1057.6027, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1067.9772 was down 1.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 1079.8755, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,339,886 UGX
2018 Average 5,185,630 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,948,878 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 391,008.30 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1066.3221
999.3376
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 1028.3055, compared to 1051.4452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.1397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1028.3055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1051.4452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 37.9835 UGX (High: 1052.7679 / Low: 1014.7844). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.4443 UGX (High: 1031.2228 / Low: 1018.7785).

June Spread (Volatile) ±37.9835
March Spread (Stable) ±12.4443

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 11.4227 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.4227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 1060.7401) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1008.8000), the exchange rate shifted by +51.9400 (+5.15%).

2019 Avg (November) 1060.7401
2018 Avg (November) 1008.8000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1014.9291 989.7755 1004.9197
February 1022.2570 1004.4073 1013.1034
March 1031.2228 1018.7785 1024.0587
April 1052.6942 1025.5306 1040.4420
May 1060.6540 1034.8412 1049.3659
June 1052.7679 1014.7844 1037.9432
July 1060.1505 1035.0675 1042.9007
August 1064.8008 1031.9839 1051.7436
September 1062.3495 1033.9990 1044.3505
October 1058.9655 1041.0722 1051.3334
November 1067.9772 1052.3151 1060.7401
December 1064.1491 1048.0065 1057.6027