YEARLY HIGH
54.5552 UGX
YEARLY LOW
50.6794 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.6226 UGX

2019 INR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the INR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 54.5552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 50.6794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8758 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.4287 to the December average rate of 51.6294, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 54.5552 was down 5.63% compared to the 2018 peak of 57.8123, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,638,798 UGX
2018 Average 13,640,106 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 12,669,844 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 968,953.53 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

54.2317
51.2846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 53.1460, compared to 52.0992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.1460
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.0992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 2.7165 UGX (High: 53.3959 / Low: 50.6794). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6123 UGX (High: 54.0534 / Low: 53.4410).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.7165
July Spread (Stable) ±0.6123

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.9138 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 53.7648) against the same month in 2018 (average: 56.6214), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8565 (-5.04%).

2019 Avg (June) 53.7648
2018 Avg (June) 56.6214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 53.5863 51.3251 52.4287
February 52.3009 51.3279 51.5936
March 53.9859 52.0849 53.2510
April 54.3483 53.3313 53.8519
May 54.4935 53.4289 53.9861
June 54.5552 52.8211 53.7648
July 54.0534 53.4410 53.7759
August 53.3959 50.6794 51.8621
September 52.2685 50.8414 51.5302
October 52.6372 51.5329 52.0788
November 52.6073 51.2316 51.7188
December 52.0734 51.2777 51.6294