2019 MUR to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 MUR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the MUR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 109.3676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 99.8739.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4937 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 108.0522 to the December average rate of 100.5338, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 109.3676 was down 3.51% compared to the 2018 peak of 113.3438, 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 2019.
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 106.7613, compared to 101.6550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1063 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 3.7390 UGX (High: 106.4582 / Low: 102.7193). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4010 UGX (High: 102.2121 / Low: 100.8110).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.0772 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 108.0522) against the same month in 2018 (average: 110.4469), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3947 (-2.17%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 109.3676 | 106.3861 | 108.0522 |
| February | 108.4226 | 104.7769 | 107.1700 |
| March | 108.4151 | 105.5074 | 106.8290 |
| April | 108.2830 | 106.1459 | 107.0705 |
| May | 108.2572 | 105.1909 | 106.7617 |
| June | 106.4582 | 102.7193 | 104.6845 |
| July | 104.1546 | 101.7840 | 102.8695 |
| August | 103.3295 | 100.1149 | 102.3684 |
| September | 102.2121 | 100.8110 | 101.3380 |
| October | 102.5809 | 100.3345 | 101.5835 |
| November | 102.4048 | 100.1987 | 101.2369 |
| December | 101.3589 | 99.8739 | 100.5338 |