YEARLY HIGH
5333.0081 UGX
YEARLY LOW
5111.6333 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
5224.6740 UGX

2019 JOD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JOD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 5333.0081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 5111.6333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 221.3748 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5219.6733 to the December average rate of 5182.0214, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5333.0081 was down 3.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 5503.3784, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,665,040 UGX
2018 Average 26,259,505 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 25,558,167 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,106,873.81 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5326.5416
5164.4584
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 5245.7797, compared to 5203.5683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 42.2114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5245.7797
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5203.5683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 136.7436 UGX (High: 5320.5010 / Low: 5183.7574). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 33.8277 UGX (High: 5240.8306 / Low: 5207.0029).

June Spread (Volatile) ±136.7436
March Spread (Stable) ±33.8277

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 50.2768 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -50.2768

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 5313.0347) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5253.4097), the exchange rate shifted by +59.6250 (+1.13%).

2019 Avg (May) 5313.0347
2018 Avg (May) 5253.4097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5264.0196 5154.3505 5219.6733
February 5221.7396 5166.7970 5177.9653
March 5240.8306 5207.0029 5225.5137
April 5300.6959 5237.0694 5273.7455
May 5333.0081 5280.2429 5313.0347
June 5320.5010 5183.7574 5264.7456
July 5252.8243 5200.1592 5214.4689
August 5237.4434 5111.6333 5208.5156
September 5206.6214 5153.7868 5185.4906
October 5266.6894 5177.4289 5217.6185
November 5236.3852 5195.4188 5213.2945
December 5225.6467 5161.9550 5182.0214