YEARLY HIGH
0.1878 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.1610 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1722 CLP

2018 UGX to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UGX to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.1878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.1610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0268 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1663 to the December average rate of 0.1843, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1878 was up 0.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1877, 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 939 CLP
2017 Average 897 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 805 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 134.03 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1865
0.1604
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to CLP 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 0.1654, compared to 0.1790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1654
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0130 CLP (High: 0.1848 / Low: 0.1718). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 CLP (High: 0.1672 / Low: 0.1636).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0130
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1843) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1751), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0092 (+5.28%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1843
2017 Avg (December) 0.1751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1688 0.1650 0.1663
February 0.1662 0.1612 0.1640
March 0.1672 0.1636 0.1653
April 0.1648 0.1610 0.1626
May 0.1718 0.1648 0.1681
June 0.1686 0.1636 0.1659
July 0.1780 0.1676 0.1737
August 0.1811 0.1741 0.1766
September 0.1842 0.1719 0.1785
October 0.1848 0.1718 0.1798
November 0.1849 0.1792 0.1813
December 0.1878 0.1796 0.1843