2018 UGX to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0029 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.0026 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0027 BWP

2018 UGX to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UGX to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.0029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.0026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0027 to the December average rate of 0.0029, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0029 was down 1.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0030, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15 BWP

2017 Average 14 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 13 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.67 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0029

0.0026

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to BWP 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 0.0026, compared to 0.0028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0026

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0002 BWP (High: 0.0029 / Low: 0.0028). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BWP (High: 0.0027 / Low: 0.0026).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0028) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0028), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.83%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0028

2017 Avg (September) 0.0028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0027	0.0026	0.0027
February	0.0027	0.0026	0.0026
March	0.0026	0.0026	0.0026
April	0.0026	0.0026	0.0026
May	0.0027	0.0026	0.0027
June	0.0027	0.0026	0.0027
July	0.0028	0.0027	0.0027
August	0.0029	0.0028	0.0028
September	0.0029	0.0028	0.0028
October	0.0029	0.0028	0.0028
November	0.0029	0.0028	0.0028
December	0.0029	0.0028	0.0029