YEARLY HIGH
1.6422 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1.5652 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6056 UGX

2019 TZS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the TZS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 1.6422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1.5652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0770 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6063 to the December average rate of 1.5988, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.6422 was down 4.39% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.7176, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,211 UGX
2018 Average 8,183 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 7,826 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 385.13 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.6428
1.5712
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS 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 1.6074, compared to 1.6039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0433 UGX (High: 1.6411 / Low: 1.5978). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 UGX (High: 1.6108 / Low: 1.5988).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0433
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0291 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 1.6369) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.6337), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+0.19%).

2019 Avg (May) 1.6369
2018 Avg (May) 1.6337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6240 1.5845 1.6063
February 1.5889 1.5652 1.5772
March 1.6046 1.5657 1.5824
April 1.6262 1.6041 1.6180
May 1.6422 1.6191 1.6369
June 1.6411 1.5978 1.6235
July 1.6193 1.6040 1.6077
August 1.6108 1.5763 1.6051
September 1.6066 1.5852 1.5989
October 1.6192 1.6007 1.6084
November 1.6108 1.5988 1.6046
December 1.6123 1.5928 1.5988