YEARLY HIGH
205.0391 UGX
YEARLY LOW
181.4896 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
194.0340 UGX

2018 MXN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 205.0391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 181.4896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.5495 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 192.5395 to the December average rate of 184.9491, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 205.0391 was down 0.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 206.8712, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,251,956 UGX
2017 Average 9,589,292 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 9,074,481 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,177,475.04 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

202.8725
183.1526
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MXN 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: JanтАУJun) was 194.2920, compared to 193.7761 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.5159 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 194.2920
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 193.7761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 19.0275 UGX (High: 204.3967 / Low: 185.3692). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3698 UGX (High: 197.9554 / Low: 192.5856).

October Spread (Volatile) ┬▒19.0275
February Spread (Stable) ┬▒5.3698

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 12.2959 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.2959

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 201.2292) against the same month in 2017 (average: 193.8008), the exchange rate shifted by +7.4284 (+3.83%).

2018 Avg (April) 201.2292
2017 Avg (April) 193.8008

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Month High Low Average
January 196.5856 184.8393 192.5395
February 197.9554 192.5856 195.2467
March 203.2456 193.3437 196.6233
April 205.0391 195.3537 201.2292
May 196.4984 186.1443 190.7156
June 197.6312 184.2633 189.3978
July 201.3206 194.3042 197.7142
August 200.1187 194.3905 197.9269
September 204.8730 194.4439 200.1785
October 204.3967 185.3692 197.0919
November 190.4648 181.4896 184.7960
December 189.1098 181.5674 184.9491