YEARLY HIGH
3.3404 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2.9862 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1818 UGX

2019 KRW to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KRW to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 3.3404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 2.9862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3542 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3051 to the December average rate of 3.1352, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.3404 was down 6.09% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.5570, 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 16,701,760 UGX
2018 Average 16,936,300 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 14,930,776 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,770,984.44 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.3306
3.0243
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 3.2482, compared to 3.1154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.1401 UGX (High: 3.1841 / Low: 3.0439). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0391 UGX (High: 3.2917 / Low: 3.2526).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1401
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0391

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0905 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0905

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 3.3051) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.4147), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1096 (-3.21%).

2019 Avg (January) 3.3051
2018 Avg (January) 3.4147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3404 3.2661 3.3051
February 3.3000 3.2506 3.2713
March 3.2917 3.2526 3.2710
April 3.3067 3.2169 3.2726
May 3.2377 3.1443 3.1860
June 3.2122 3.1507 3.1831
July 3.2085 3.1166 3.1402
August 3.0958 2.9862 3.0498
September 3.1135 3.0345 3.0765
October 3.1841 3.0439 3.1272
November 3.2049 3.1231 3.1633
December 3.1733 3.0909 3.1352