YEARLY HIGH
429.3169 UGX
YEARLY LOW
391.1809 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
407.5613 UGX

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,146,584 UGX
2017 Average 2,107,211 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,955,905 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 190,679.77 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

425.3743
391.3245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 415.8191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 399.3035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±34.1890
April Spread (Stable) ±3.0614

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.5074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (June) 422.5368
2017 Avg (June) 407.9658

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