YEARLY HIGH
35.1403 UGX
YEARLY LOW
33.0405 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.9857 UGX

2019 JPY to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JPY to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 35.1403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 33.0405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0998 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.0019 to the December average rate of 33.6626, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 35.1403 was down 1.15% compared to the 2018 peak of 35.5509, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,570,162 UGX
2018 Average 16,879,073 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 16,520,257 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,049,905.71 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

34.9324
33.1361
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 33.8142, compared to 34.1572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3430 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.8142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.1572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 1.1937 UGX (High: 34.7837 / Low: 33.5900). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4868 UGX (High: 33.5415 / Low: 33.0546).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1937
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4868

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7161 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 34.7827) against the same month in 2018 (average: 33.6077), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1750 (+3.50%).

2019 Avg (August) 34.7827
2018 Avg (August) 33.6077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.5942 33.4299 34.0019
February 33.5415 33.0546 33.2858
March 33.6836 33.0405 33.3428
April 33.8610 33.3158 33.4671
May 34.7837 33.5900 34.2516
June 34.8739 34.0783 34.5361
July 34.3996 33.8944 34.1557
August 35.1403 34.4430 34.7827
September 34.7862 33.8507 34.1903
October 34.5367 33.9455 34.2024
November 34.2866 33.7281 33.9496
December 34.0956 33.4141 33.6626