2018 KWD to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12916.7290 UGX

YEARLY LOW

12058.9274 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

12336.4948 UGX

2018 KWD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 12916.7290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 12058.9274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 857.8016 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12104.4862 to the December average rate of 12217.3446, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12916.7290 was up 6.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 12124.5104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,583,645 UGX

2017 Average 59,605,751 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 60,294,637 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,289,008.12 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12751.8950

12045.6308

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KWD 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 12299.6576, compared to 12373.3321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 73.6745 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12299.6576

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12373.3321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 726.6193 UGX (High: 12884.5258 / Low: 12157.9065). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 85.6884 UGX (High: 12144.6158 / Low: 12058.9274).

July Spread (Volatile) ±726.6193

January Spread (Stable) ±85.6884

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 285.0368 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -285.0368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 12693.0397) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11830.2254), the exchange rate shifted by +862.8143 (+7.29%).

2018 Avg (June) 12693.0397

2017 Avg (June) 11830.2254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12144.6158	12058.9274	12104.4862
February	12216.4311	12100.1474	12141.3379
March	12319.4259	12143.1386	12191.5927
April	12346.4994	12255.6877	12317.6923
May	12484.9228	12297.6521	12349.7970
June	12916.7290	12477.9702	12693.0397
July	12884.5258	12157.9065	12408.0029
August	12458.8416	12168.6174	12309.4547
September	12640.4546	12433.0470	12556.0489
October	12630.7877	12331.8785	12453.4118
November	12376.7591	12223.2203	12295.7296
December	12291.6041	12136.1084	12217.3446