2019 UAH to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

157.7659 UGX

YEARLY LOW

131.1307 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

143.7914 UGX

2019 UAH to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the UAH to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 157.7659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 131.1307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.6352 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.8067 to the December average rate of 155.9904, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 157.7659 was up 5.94% compared to the 2018 peak of 148.9241, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 788,829 UGX

2018 Average 685,788 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 655,653 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 133,175.95 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

158.3088

130.4883

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UAH 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 138.2774, compared to 149.3053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.0279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 138.2774

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 149.3053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 7.2111 UGX (High: 152.9261 / Low: 145.7150). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5274 UGX (High: 157.7659 / Low: 154.2385).

September Spread (Volatile) ±7.2111

December Spread (Stable) ±3.5274

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.6439 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6439

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 155.9904) against the same month in 2018 (average: 133.8718), the exchange rate shifted by +22.1186 (+16.52%).

2019 Avg (December) 155.9904

2018 Avg (December) 133.8718

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	135.2040	131.1307	132.8067
February	137.8072	132.3963	135.2573
March	140.9963	136.0351	137.9190
April	141.8715	136.7673	139.7050
May	144.2650	139.7581	142.8102
June	142.8803	138.7751	141.1664
July	147.4686	141.2127	143.8227
August	147.4259	143.6467	146.2046
September	152.9261	145.7150	148.8137
October	150.6577	147.0797	149.0057
November	154.4578	149.3646	151.9949
December	157.7659	154.2385	155.9904