YEARLY HIGH
37.5458 UGX
YEARLY LOW
29.7619 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.5890 UGX

2018 ISK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 37.5458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 29.7619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7839 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.4358 to the December average rate of 30.8397, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 37.5458 was up 1.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 36.9806, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 187,729 UGX
2017 Average 169,823 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 148,809 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,919.54 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

37.7763
29.7336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 36.1950, compared to 32.9831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.1950
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.9831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 3.2308 UGX (High: 34.1882 / Low: 30.9575). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9010 UGX (High: 36.4430 / Low: 35.5421).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.2308
February Spread (Stable) ±0.9010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.1504 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 37.1061) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.9210), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1850 (+12.71%).

2018 Avg (April) 37.1061
2017 Avg (April) 32.9210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.2015 34.7082 35.4358
February 36.4430 35.5421 36.0505
March 37.4623 36.1405 36.7470
April 37.5458 36.6064 37.1061
May 36.5471 35.1800 35.8862
June 36.7715 35.3777 35.9443
July 36.9005 34.5129 35.2818
August 35.3437 33.9742 34.6544
September 35.0302 33.4163 34.4346
October 34.1882 30.9575 32.2842
November 31.1323 29.7619 30.4038
December 31.9470 29.9447 30.8397