2019 KGS to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

55.0314 UGX

YEARLY LOW

52.0419 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

53.5576 UGX

2019 KGS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KGS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 55.0314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 52.0419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9895 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.9169 to the December average rate of 52.7586, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 55.0314 was down 3.98% compared to the 2018 peak of 57.3128, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 275,157 UGX

2018 Average 272,280 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 260,210 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,947.50 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

55.0279

52.5523

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 54.1474, compared to 52.9679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1795 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.1474

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.9679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 1.7561 UGX (High: 54.9039 / Low: 53.1477). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3004 UGX (High: 54.0864 / Low: 53.7861).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.7561

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3004

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 1.1493 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 54.8216) against the same month in 2018 (average: 54.3776), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4440 (+0.82%).

2019 Avg (May) 54.8216

2018 Avg (May) 54.3776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	54.3681	53.2406	53.9169
February	53.9359	53.3495	53.4855
March	54.0864	53.7861	53.9427
April	54.6978	54.0415	54.4268
May	55.0314	54.4870	54.8216
June	54.9039	53.1477	54.2907
July	53.6478	52.9219	53.1414
August	53.1768	52.0419	52.9946
September	53.0708	52.3082	52.7678
October	53.5288	52.6720	53.0896
November	53.2651	52.8713	53.0552
December	53.1791	52.5698	52.7586