2018 NIO to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 NIO to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the NIO to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 123.4500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 113.8055.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6444 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.5612 to the December average rate of 114.4982, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 123.4500 was down 1.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 125.4650, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NIO based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
NIO 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 118.4269, compared to 116.9714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4555 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 7.2914 UGX (High: 123.3517 / Low: 116.0603). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8097 UGX (High: 118.9411 / Low: 118.1314).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 3.0880 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 121.5332) against the same month in 2017 (average: 120.5972), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9360 (+0.78%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 118.5447 | 116.3920 | 117.5612 |
| February | 117.5829 | 116.3376 | 116.8261 |
| March | 118.2567 | 116.9731 | 117.3212 |
| April | 118.9411 | 118.1314 | 118.4727 |
| May | 119.7159 | 118.2956 | 118.8470 |
| June | 123.4500 | 119.7216 | 121.5332 |
| July | 123.3517 | 116.0603 | 118.4451 |
| August | 118.1028 | 115.4675 | 117.0091 |
| September | 119.4169 | 117.8142 | 118.6727 |
| October | 118.9318 | 116.4691 | 117.4622 |
| November | 116.4382 | 114.9938 | 115.7412 |
| December | 115.4963 | 113.8055 | 114.4982 |