YEARLY HIGH
0.2323 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.1761 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1899 CLP

2019 UGX to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the UGX to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.2323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.1761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0562 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1823 to the December average rate of 0.2089, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2323 was up 23.71% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1878, 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 1,162 CLP
2018 Average 861 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 881 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 281.11 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2150
0.1750
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 0.1815, compared to 0.1984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1984

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0327 CLP (High: 0.2323 / Low: 0.1996). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 CLP (High: 0.1810 / Low: 0.1761).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0327
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.2117) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1813), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0304 (+16.75%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.2117
2018 Avg (November) 0.1813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1875 0.1799 0.1823
February 0.1810 0.1761 0.1786
March 0.1839 0.1780 0.1810
April 0.1811 0.1762 0.1784
May 0.1888 0.1795 0.1837
June 0.1894 0.1832 0.1852
July 0.1901 0.1827 0.1859
August 0.1963 0.1905 0.1934
September 0.1981 0.1925 0.1953
October 0.2003 0.1916 0.1950
November 0.2323 0.2001 0.2117
December 0.2323 0.1996 0.2089