2018 JMD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30.0866 UGX

YEARLY LOW

27.2995 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

28.9316 UGX

2018 JMD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 30.0866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 27.2995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7871 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.3066 to the December average rate of 29.0510, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 30.0866 was up 2.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 29.2225, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 150,433 UGX

2017 Average 140,942 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 136,498 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,935.39 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

29.8964

27.2955

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 29.3148, compared to 28.5484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7664 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.3148

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.5484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 2.3277 UGX (High: 30.0866 / Low: 27.7590). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3553 UGX (High: 29.8771 / Low: 29.5218).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.3277

May Spread (Stable) ±0.3553

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 1.1767 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1767

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 28.6890) against the same month in 2017 (average: 28.1518), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5372 (+1.91%).

2018 Avg (July) 28.6890

2017 Avg (July) 28.1518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.5512	29.1581	29.3066
February	29.1946	28.6855	28.9515
March	29.3368	28.4492	28.7369
April	29.8099	29.2777	29.6225
May	29.8771	29.5218	29.6797
June	29.9269	29.3288	29.5914
July	30.0866	27.7590	28.6890
August	27.7701	27.2995	27.5122
September	28.4317	27.3895	27.9097
October	29.3109	27.9358	28.5926
November	29.8012	29.1608	29.5358
December	29.5074	28.7446	29.0510