2019 KPW to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 KPW to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the KPW to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 4.2012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 4.0268.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1744 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1158 to the December average rate of 4.0828, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.2012 was down 3.28% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.3437, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KPW based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
KPW to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.1334, compared to 4.0984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0350 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.1077 UGX (High: 4.1914 / Low: 4.0837). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0249 UGX (High: 4.1286 / Low: 4.1037).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0398 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 4.1852) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.1414), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0438 (+1.06%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.1504 | 4.0639 | 4.1158 |
| February | 4.1153 | 4.0714 | 4.0813 |
| March | 4.1286 | 4.1037 | 4.1168 |
| April | 4.1758 | 4.1257 | 4.1540 |
| May | 4.2012 | 4.1597 | 4.1852 |
| June | 4.1914 | 4.0837 | 4.1475 |
| July | 4.1381 | 4.0966 | 4.1077 |
| August | 4.1148 | 4.0268 | 4.1009 |
| September | 4.1028 | 4.0492 | 4.0838 |
| October | 4.1431 | 4.0741 | 4.1087 |
| November | 4.1222 | 4.0928 | 4.1067 |
| December | 4.1166 | 4.0665 | 4.0828 |