YEARLY HIGH
12.2994 UGX
YEARLY LOW
10.0051 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2961 UGX

2019 NGN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NGN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 12.2994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 10.0051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2943 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1933 to the December average rate of 10.1337, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 12.2994 was up 13.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 10.8551, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,299,447 UGX
2018 Average 10,314,134 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 10,005,116 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,294,331.43 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

10.8558
10.0680
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 10.3788, compared to 10.2134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1654 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3788
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 2.0900 UGX (High: 12.2994 / Low: 10.2094). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0827 UGX (High: 10.2486 / Low: 10.1659).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.0900
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0827

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5338 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 10.7901) against the same month in 2018 (average: 10.6539), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1362 (+1.28%).

2019 Avg (June) 10.7901
2018 Avg (June) 10.6539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.2438 10.1107 10.1933
February 10.2456 10.1101 10.1616
March 10.3422 10.2317 10.2884
April 10.4364 10.3033 10.3823
May 10.4980 10.3643 10.4571
June 12.2994 10.2094 10.7901
July 10.2908 10.2032 10.2563
August 12.0264 10.0051 10.2986
September 10.2529 10.1086 10.1661
October 10.3148 10.1399 10.2217
November 10.2486 10.1659 10.2042
December 10.2172 10.0803 10.1337