2018 PKR to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

33.1488 UGX

YEARLY LOW

26.4558 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.8173 UGX

2018 PKR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 33.1488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 26.4558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6930 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.8904 to the December average rate of 26.7163, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 33.1488 was down 4.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 34.8860, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,574,394 UGX

2017 Average 17,173,404 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 13,227,909 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,346,485.48 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

33.5078

26.0989

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 32.4698, compared to 29.1647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.4698

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.1647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 3.4083 UGX (High: 32.0598 / Low: 28.6515). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2086 UGX (High: 32.9919 / Low: 32.7832).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.4083

January Spread (Stable) ±0.2086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.1442 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1442

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 32.3247) against the same month in 2017 (average: 34.2875), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9628 (-5.72%).

2018 Avg (June) 32.3247

2017 Avg (June) 34.2875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.9919	32.7832	32.8904
February	33.0981	32.8013	32.8864
March	33.0965	31.5512	32.5341
April	32.1094	31.8756	31.9657
May	32.6273	32.0660	32.2177
June	33.1488	31.7793	32.3247
July	32.0598	28.6515	30.1805
August	30.6498	29.7844	30.2612
September	31.0303	30.5828	30.8238
October	31.0453	28.1545	29.1080
November	28.1692	27.6886	27.8988
December	27.8692	26.4558	26.7163