2019 PKR to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 PKR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the PKR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 26.8233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 22.5534.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2698 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.5606 to the December average rate of 23.7189, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 26.8233 was down 19.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 33.1488, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 26.0087, compared to 23.4941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5146 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 3.1033 UGX (High: 25.6567 / Low: 22.5534). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2159 UGX (High: 23.5557 / Low: 23.3397).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.6332 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 26.5606) against the same month in 2018 (average: 32.8904), the exchange rate shifted by -6.3298 (-19.25%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.8233 | 26.2645 | 26.5606 |
| February | 26.5227 | 26.2508 | 26.3651 |
| March | 26.7235 | 26.3700 | 26.5040 |
| April | 26.5357 | 26.2935 | 26.4127 |
| May | 26.7063 | 24.7381 | 25.9216 |
| June | 25.6567 | 22.5534 | 24.2884 |
| July | 23.6892 | 22.9341 | 23.1987 |
| August | 23.4462 | 23.0018 | 23.1659 |
| September | 23.5557 | 23.3397 | 23.4647 |
| October | 23.9334 | 23.4428 | 23.6623 |
| November | 23.9412 | 23.6577 | 23.7539 |
| December | 23.8708 | 23.6370 | 23.7189 |