YEARLY HIGH
0.9656 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.8930 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9141 UGX

2019 KHR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KHR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 11, valuing the pair at 0.9656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 0.8930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0726 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9227 to the December average rate of 0.9035, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.9656 was up 0.59% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.9599, 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 4,828 UGX
2018 Average 4,592 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,465 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 363.09 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.9350
0.8933
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 0.9235, compared to 0.9047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0463 UGX (High: 0.9656 / Low: 0.9194). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 UGX (High: 0.9091 / Low: 0.9021).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0463
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.9315) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9151), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0164 (+1.80%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.9315
2018 Avg (March) 0.9151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9310 0.9143 0.9227
February 0.9235 0.9136 0.9171
March 0.9656 0.9194 0.9315
April 0.9345 0.9159 0.9243
May 0.9316 0.9246 0.9283
June 0.9282 0.9030 0.9171
July 0.9091 0.9021 0.9057
August 0.9070 0.8972 0.9036
September 0.9058 0.8930 0.8968
October 0.9184 0.8965 0.9082
November 0.9147 0.9066 0.9102
December 0.9108 0.8981 0.9035