YEARLY HIGH
0.0030 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0028 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0029 BWP

2019 UGX to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the UGX to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 0.0030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.0028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0028 to the December average rate of 0.0029, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0030 was up 3.53% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0029, 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
2018 Average 14 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 14 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.07 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0030
0.0028
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 0.0029, compared to 0.0029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0001 BWP (High: 0.0030 / Low: 0.0029). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BWP (High: 0.0029 / Low: 0.0029).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 0.0030) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0028), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+4.75%).

2019 Avg (October) 0.0030
2018 Avg (October) 0.0028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
February 0.0029 0.0028 0.0029
March 0.0029 0.0028 0.0029
April 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
May 0.0029 0.0028 0.0029
June 0.0029 0.0029 0.0029
July 0.0029 0.0029 0.0029
August 0.0030 0.0029 0.0030
September 0.0030 0.0030 0.0030
October 0.0030 0.0029 0.0030
November 0.0030 0.0029 0.0029
December 0.0030 0.0029 0.0029