2018 RON to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

985.4605 UGX

YEARLY LOW

895.8289 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

945.5561 UGX

2018 RON to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 985.4605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 895.8289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.6316 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 954.6806 to the December average rate of 908.7840, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 985.4605 was up 4.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 947.5373, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,927,303 UGX

2017 Average 4,471,356 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 4,479,144 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 448,158.20 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

980.1481

902.2964

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 961.8274, compared to 929.2847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 32.5427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 961.8274

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 929.2847

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 50.8026 UGX (High: 976.6407 / Low: 925.8382). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.6358 UGX (High: 921.6625 / Low: 903.0267).

July Spread (Volatile) ±50.8026

November Spread (Stable) ±18.6358

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 24.4763 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -24.4763

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 973.6604) against the same month in 2017 (average: 858.3558), the exchange rate shifted by +115.3046 (+13.43%).

2018 Avg (April) 973.6604

2017 Avg (April) 858.3558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	968.9661	934.6899	954.6806
February	976.3282	954.2615	965.2589
March	981.1925	957.9262	967.1537
April	985.4605	963.1677	973.6604
May	965.2205	935.4747	949.1841
June	975.8943	943.1442	961.0266
July	976.6407	925.8382	944.4555
August	952.4113	909.2671	926.9616
September	967.8597	941.1926	953.8782
October	949.2760	913.7589	930.1528
November	921.6625	903.0267	911.4763
December	916.1130	895.8289	908.7840