YEARLY HIGH
400.6706 UGX
YEARLY LOW
377.8020 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
388.9530 UGX

2019 TJS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the TJS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 400.6706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 377.8020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.8686 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 392.7830 to the December average rate of 379.3763, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 400.6706 was down 6.67% compared to the 2018 peak of 429.3169, 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 2,003,353 UGX
2018 Average 2,037,466 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,889,010 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,343.00 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

401.2672
377.3863
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 394.3587, compared to 383.5474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.8113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 394.3587
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 383.5474

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 12.2891 UGX (High: 392.3782 / Low: 380.0891). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9090 UGX (High: 392.9062 / Low: 390.9972).

August Spread (Volatile) ±12.2891
July Spread (Stable) ±1.9090

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 8.2108 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.2108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 399.2771) against the same month in 2018 (average: 415.2933), the exchange rate shifted by -16.0162 (-3.86%).

2019 Avg (May) 399.2771
2018 Avg (May) 415.2933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 395.8968 388.6522 392.7830
February 392.5569 388.6751 389.3283
March 394.9298 391.9185 392.8008
April 398.3329 393.7955 396.2654
May 400.6706 397.1307 399.2771
June 399.6128 390.7752 395.6975
July 392.9062 390.9972 391.8055
August 392.3782 380.0891 387.6328
September 381.0148 378.2601 379.4220
October 384.7507 379.6674 381.6434
November 382.8781 380.2345 381.4042
December 382.1206 377.8020 379.3763