YEARLY HIGH
123.4500 UGX
YEARLY LOW
113.8055 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
117.6992 UGX

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NIO based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 617,250 UGX
2017 Average 603,020 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 569,028 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,222.18 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

122.2367
113.7947
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 118.4269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 116.9714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±7.2914
April Spread (Stable) ±0.8097

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 3.0880 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0880

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (June) 121.5332
2017 Avg (June) 120.5972

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