2018 MUR to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MUR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MUR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 113.3438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 106.7462.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5976 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 110.4469 to the December average rate of 108.1160, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 113.3438 was up 1.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 111.2596, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MUR 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 110.2330, compared to 108.8833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3498 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 5.1557 UGX (High: 112.5645 / Low: 107.4088). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7853 UGX (High: 108.5316 / Low: 106.7462).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.9245 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 111.5905) against the same month in 2017 (average: 100.9975), the exchange rate shifted by +10.5930 (+10.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 112.5064 | 108.3595 | 110.4469 |
| February | 113.3438 | 108.6258 | 111.5905 |
| March | 112.0102 | 109.2396 | 110.5509 |
| April | 111.2428 | 108.8471 | 109.7449 |
| May | 109.3821 | 107.2828 | 107.9988 |
| June | 112.8602 | 109.6178 | 111.0663 |
| July | 112.5645 | 107.4088 | 109.1418 |
| August | 109.9164 | 106.9068 | 108.1238 |
| September | 111.9167 | 109.3061 | 110.6868 |
| October | 110.8607 | 107.6299 | 109.4069 |
| November | 108.5316 | 106.7462 | 107.8244 |
| December | 109.2377 | 107.0449 | 108.1160 |