YEARLY HIGH
922.6206 UGX
YEARLY LOW
844.1856 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
874.0354 UGX

2019 RON to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RON to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 922.6206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 844.1856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 78.4350 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 898.9952 to the December average rate of 854.4404, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 922.6206 was down 6.38% compared to the 2018 peak of 985.4605, 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 4,613,103 UGX
2018 Average 4,726,726 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,220,928 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 392,174.92 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

903.5166
849.2601
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 886.2906, compared to 861.7802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.5103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 886.2906
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 861.7802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 47.7760 UGX (High: 922.6206 / Low: 874.8446). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.9777 UGX (High: 859.9086 / Low: 848.9309).

January Spread (Volatile) ±47.7760
December Spread (Stable) ±10.9777

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 21.2853 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.2853

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 898.9952) against the same month in 2018 (average: 954.6806), the exchange rate shifted by -55.6853 (-5.83%).

2019 Avg (January) 898.9952
2018 Avg (January) 954.6806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 922.6206 874.8446 898.9952
February 887.7561 871.0918 877.7100
March 890.7026 872.5001 880.2242
April 891.0515 873.4442 882.7665
May 890.9840 879.9073 885.7450
June 903.9659 880.2233 892.3025
July 888.3607 866.1021 876.9560
August 878.3960 855.0786 868.7481
September 860.7046 844.1856 853.7814
October 871.4209 845.8707 860.4065
November 871.5479 846.6469 856.3489
December 859.9086 848.9309 854.4404