YEARLY HIGH
100.5227 UGX
YEARLY LOW
61.1082 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
79.3014 UGX

2019 ARS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ARS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 100.5227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 61.1082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.4145 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.1459 to the December average rate of 61.4457, the exchange rate registered a net change of -38.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 100.5227 was down 49.19% compared to the 2018 peak of 197.8557, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 502,613 UGX
2018 Average 709,400 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 305,541 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 197,072.30 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

102.9159
57.6757
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 90.1870, compared to 68.4158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.7712 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 90.1870
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.4158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 22.2153 UGX (High: 83.5474 / Low: 61.3321). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7242 UGX (High: 62.3425 / Low: 61.6183).

August Spread (Volatile) ±22.2153
November Spread (Stable) ±0.7242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 15.4892 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.4892

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 99.1459) against the same month in 2018 (average: 191.6055), the exchange rate shifted by -92.4596 (-48.26%).

2019 Avg (January) 99.1459
2018 Avg (January) 191.6055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 100.5227 97.4269 99.1459
February 99.1106 92.6150 95.8418
March 93.0206 84.4898 89.8323
April 89.9916 81.8030 86.8459
May 84.8164 83.2662 84.0067
June 87.6075 83.7939 85.4494
July 88.9743 84.4460 87.1807
August 83.5474 61.3321 71.6915
September 66.5506 62.0114 64.9559
October 64.0163 62.1969 63.2718
November 62.3425 61.6183 61.9492
December 61.9155 61.1082 61.4457