YEARLY HIGH
432.1145 UGX
YEARLY LOW
418.5066 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
423.4043 UGX

2019 SVC to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SVC to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 432.1145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 418.5066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.6079 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 423.3876 to the December average rate of 420.0110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 432.1145 was down 3.26% compared to the 2018 peak of 446.6800, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,160,573 UGX
2018 Average 2,129,602 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,092,533 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,039.70 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

431.5875
418.6670
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 425.1786, compared to 421.6300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5486 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 425.1786
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 421.6300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 10.0276 UGX (High: 431.1573 / Low: 421.1297). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9738 UGX (High: 423.0775 / Low: 421.1036).

June Spread (Volatile) ±10.0276
August Spread (Stable) ±1.9738

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 4.2140 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 430.5108) against the same month in 2018 (average: 425.9240), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5868 (+1.08%).

2019 Avg (May) 430.5108
2018 Avg (May) 425.9240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 426.8739 418.8163 423.3876
February 423.3039 418.8823 419.7437
March 424.6022 422.3952 423.5491
April 429.4404 424.3240 427.2601
May 432.1145 427.9715 430.5108
June 431.1573 421.1297 426.6205
July 423.8835 421.3602 422.4065
August 423.0775 421.1036 422.0496
September 421.7115 418.8377 420.1490
October 426.0608 420.5871 422.6868
November 423.9607 421.3942 422.4771
December 423.4122 418.5066 420.0110