2018 TJS to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 TJS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the TJS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 429.3169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 391.1809.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.1360 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 412.7049 to the December average rate of 394.1620, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 429.3169 was down 7.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 462.9578, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TJS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
TJS to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 415.8191, compared to 399.3035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.5156 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 34.1890 UGX (High: 425.3699 / Low: 391.1809). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0614 UGX (High: 418.7315 / Low: 415.6701).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 18.5074 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 422.5368) against the same month in 2017 (average: 407.9658), the exchange rate shifted by +14.5710 (+3.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 416.4407 | 410.8009 | 412.7049 |
| February | 414.7969 | 410.9740 | 412.4933 |
| March | 418.3911 | 412.9327 | 414.4261 |
| April | 418.7315 | 415.6701 | 417.4602 |
| May | 419.3289 | 413.4351 | 415.2933 |
| June | 429.3169 | 418.4998 | 422.5368 |
| July | 425.3699 | 391.1809 | 404.0293 |
| August | 399.8442 | 391.2552 | 396.2085 |
| September | 406.0904 | 399.2640 | 403.4744 |
| October | 405.9851 | 398.7578 | 401.1347 |
| November | 398.6741 | 394.7148 | 396.8117 |
| December | 396.8819 | 392.0409 | 394.1620 |