YEARLY HIGH
3.5570 UGX
YEARLY LOW
3.2608 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3875 UGX

2018 KRW to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 3.5570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 3.2608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2962 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4147 to the December average rate of 3.3058, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.5570 was up 4.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.4066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,785,035 UGX
2017 Average 16,003,353 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 16,304,203 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,480,831.67 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.5261
3.2858
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 3.4372, compared to 3.3377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0995 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.2318 UGX (High: 3.4958 / Low: 3.2640). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0618 UGX (High: 3.4460 / Low: 3.3842).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2318
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0618

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1580 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1580

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 3.5060) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.1756), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3305 (+10.41%).

2018 Avg (June) 3.5060
2017 Avg (June) 3.1756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4460 3.3842 3.4147
February 3.4166 3.3136 3.3713
March 3.4794 3.3647 3.4114
April 3.4995 3.4228 3.4575
May 3.5013 3.4337 3.4625
June 3.5570 3.4661 3.5060
July 3.4958 3.2640 3.3480
August 3.3988 3.2770 3.3270
September 3.4468 3.3225 3.3950
October 3.4354 3.2841 3.3341
November 3.3657 3.2679 3.3163
December 3.3585 3.2608 3.3058