YEARLY HIGH
31.8173 UGX
YEARLY LOW
28.8292 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.2367 UGX

2019 ISK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ISK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 31.8173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 28.8292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9881 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.9564 to the December average rate of 30.1132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 31.8173 was down 15.26% compared to the 2018 peak of 37.5458, 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 159,087 UGX
2018 Average 172,891 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 144,146 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,940.69 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

31.1949
29.2761
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 30.6965, compared to 29.7770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.6965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.7770

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 1.5532 UGX (High: 31.8173 / Low: 30.2641). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5246 UGX (High: 30.0066 / Low: 29.4820).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5532
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5246

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.7299 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 30.9149) against the same month in 2018 (average: 36.7470), the exchange rate shifted by -5.8321 (-15.87%).

2019 Avg (March) 30.9149
2018 Avg (March) 36.7470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.8000 30.4333 30.9564
February 31.0408 30.3005 30.6545
March 31.8173 30.2641 30.9149
April 31.5014 30.2197 31.0350
May 31.0600 30.2119 30.6739
June 30.5321 29.5378 29.9440
July 30.6858 29.1509 29.6686
August 30.4550 29.1988 29.8304
September 29.9317 28.8292 29.4360
October 30.0066 29.4820 29.6914
November 30.4803 29.5367 29.9226
December 30.5037 29.6944 30.1132