YEARLY HIGH
1002.1907 UGX
YEARLY LOW
914.2035 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
965.3519 UGX

2019 PLN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PLN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1002.1907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 914.2035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 87.9872 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 986.0535 to the December average rate of 955.8636, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1002.1907 was down 8.96% compared to the 2018 peak of 1100.7827, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 20,043,814 UGX
2018 Average 20,657,454 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 18,284,071 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,759,743.33 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

995.6684
923.3780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 979.3393, compared to 951.3645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 27.9748 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 979.3393
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 951.3645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 54.9442 UGX (High: 971.9541 / Low: 917.0099). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.4027 UGX (High: 987.5176 / Low: 974.1149).

October Spread (Volatile) ±54.9442
May Spread (Stable) ±13.4027

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 28.2172 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -28.2172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 986.0535) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1067.3301), the exchange rate shifted by -81.2766 (-7.61%).

2019 Avg (January) 986.0535
2018 Avg (January) 1067.3301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1002.1907 973.7996 986.0535
February 982.6545 952.9439 965.5747
March 989.9430 960.8948 973.8031
April 990.3706 968.2863 979.6525
May 987.5176 974.1149 981.3076
June 1001.4868 977.8380 989.6442
July 991.4349 955.8149 972.8176
August 960.5736 922.0570 944.6004
September 940.9562 914.2035 929.4022
October 971.9541 917.0099 951.7883
November 974.2231 942.6796 953.7148
December 966.4292 943.6974 955.8636