YEARLY HIGH
2725.1455 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2427.0962 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2579.0747 UGX

2018 NZD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 2725.1455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 2427.0962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 298.0493 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2640.2256 to the December average rate of 2527.4783, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2725.1455 was up 0.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 2720.7155, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,625,727 UGX
2017 Average 12,853,054 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 12,135,481 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,490,246.52 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2696.7141
2444.1236
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 2646.4733, compared to 2511.6762 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 134.7971 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2646.4733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2511.6762

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 144.6455 UGX (High: 2644.1190 / Low: 2499.4735). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 54.7313 UGX (High: 2675.3028 / Low: 2620.5714).

July Spread (Volatile) ±144.6455
March Spread (Stable) ±54.7313

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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 111.6529 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -111.6529

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 2675.6649) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2532.0384), the exchange rate shifted by +143.6265 (+5.67%).

2018 Avg (April) 2675.6649
2017 Avg (April) 2532.0384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2676.8389 2574.7736 2640.2256
February 2689.2900 2626.3753 2658.3361
March 2675.3028 2620.5714 2651.1071
April 2725.1455 2615.0985 2675.6649
May 2644.5205 2550.1128 2591.0861
June 2699.3587 2623.6003 2662.4197
July 2644.1190 2499.4735 2550.7668
August 2530.4332 2434.6126 2485.8188
September 2555.3070 2464.7450 2508.7538
October 2525.3486 2427.0962 2465.1728
November 2571.1607 2486.1948 2532.0666
December 2584.7394 2477.0242 2527.4783