YEARLY HIGH
0.0137 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0127 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0133 DOP

2018 UGX to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UGX to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.0137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.0127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0133 to the December average rate of 0.0136, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0137 was up 2.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0134, 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 68 DOP
2017 Average 65 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 63 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.04 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0136
0.0128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to DOP 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 0.0133, compared to 0.0133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0133
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0008 DOP (High: 0.0135 / Low: 0.0127). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 DOP (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0133).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0136) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0133), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+1.86%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0136
2017 Avg (December) 0.0133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0134 0.0132 0.0133
February 0.0135 0.0133 0.0134
March 0.0136 0.0134 0.0135
April 0.0134 0.0133 0.0134
May 0.0134 0.0131 0.0133
June 0.0132 0.0127 0.0129
July 0.0135 0.0127 0.0132
August 0.0135 0.0133 0.0134
September 0.0133 0.0130 0.0131
October 0.0133 0.0129 0.0132
November 0.0135 0.0133 0.0134
December 0.0137 0.0134 0.0136