YEARLY HIGH
0.9599 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.3332 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9184 UGX

2018 KHR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KHR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 0.9599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.3332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6268 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9003 to the December average rate of 0.9222, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9599 was down 3.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9950, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,800 UGX
2017 Average 4,457 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,666 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,133.80 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9474
0.8960
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR 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 0.9162, compared to 0.9205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.6026 UGX (High: 0.9357 / Low: 0.3332). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 UGX (High: 0.9284 / Low: 0.9177).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6026
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0175 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.9431) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8804), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0627 (+7.12%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.9431
2017 Avg (June) 0.8804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9140 0.8888 0.9003
February 0.9129 0.8970 0.9039
March 0.9264 0.9004 0.9151
April 0.9320 0.9111 0.9184
May 0.9251 0.9120 0.9163
June 0.9599 0.9235 0.9431
July 0.9574 0.9107 0.9256
August 0.9245 0.9044 0.9163
September 0.9357 0.3332 0.9079
October 0.9364 0.9213 0.9269
November 0.9308 0.9148 0.9242
December 0.9284 0.9177 0.9222