2019 PGK to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1309.9901 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1061.7379 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1095.0394 UGX

2019 PGK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 1309.9901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 1061.7379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 248.2522 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1101.2476 to the December average rate of 1078.0591, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1309.9901 was up 9.74% compared to the 2018 peak of 1193.6911, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,549,950 UGX

2018 Average 5,669,015 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 5,308,689 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,241,261.01 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1120.3603

1074.2135

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 1103.3442, compared to 1086.7346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.6096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1103.3442

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1086.7346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 239.1553 UGX (High: 1309.9901 / Low: 1070.8348). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.8977 UGX (High: 1101.9032 / Low: 1095.0055).

November Spread (Volatile) ±239.1553

March Spread (Stable) ±6.8977

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 14.1948 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -14.1948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 1092.2538) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1113.1628), the exchange rate shifted by -20.9089 (-1.88%).

2019 Avg (November) 1092.2538

2018 Avg (November) 1113.1628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1109.5947	1089.3153	1101.2476
February	1099.1653	1088.5843	1091.3950
March	1101.9032	1095.0055	1098.2358
April	1115.7101	1100.1874	1108.1354
May	1123.1351	1110.1616	1116.5148
June	1116.3527	1088.1914	1104.5366
July	1097.2813	1086.1156	1091.6688
August	1095.8584	1070.3324	1086.9741
September	1091.2155	1070.1353	1081.8108
October	1102.3847	1079.0282	1089.6410
November	1309.9901	1070.8348	1092.2538
December	1090.3090	1061.7379	1078.0591