2019 IRR to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0898 UGX

YEARLY LOW

0.0861 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0879 UGX

2019 IRR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the IRR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.0898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.0861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0876 to the December average rate of 0.0873, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0898 was down 12.21% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1023, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 449 UGX

2018 Average 460 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 430 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.64 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0895

0.0870

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IRR 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 0.0882, compared to 0.0876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0882

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0031 UGX (High: 0.0895 / Low: 0.0864). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 UGX (High: 0.0881 / Low: 0.0875).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.0893) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0921), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0028 (-3.02%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.0893

2018 Avg (May) 0.0921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0885	0.0864	0.0876
February	0.0880	0.0865	0.0872
March	0.0882	0.0868	0.0879
April	0.0893	0.0872	0.0886
May	0.0898	0.0880	0.0893
June	0.0895	0.0864	0.0884
July	0.0885	0.0876	0.0878
August	0.0880	0.0861	0.0877
September	0.0877	0.0866	0.0873
October	0.0886	0.0871	0.0878
November	0.0881	0.0875	0.0878
December	0.0880	0.0869	0.0873