YEARLY HIGH
0.0322 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0301 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0313 DZD

2018 UGX to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UGX to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.0322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.0301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0314 to the December average rate of 0.0319, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0322 was up 0.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0321, 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 161 DZD
2017 Average 153 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 150 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.52 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0321
0.0303
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to DZD 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 0.0311, compared to 0.0315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0018 DZD (High: 0.0319 / Low: 0.0301). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 DZD (High: 0.0311 / Low: 0.0308).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0319) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0317), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.59%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0319
2017 Avg (December) 0.0317

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0316 0.0312 0.0314
February 0.0314 0.0312 0.0313
March 0.0313 0.0309 0.0312
April 0.0311 0.0308 0.0309
May 0.0312 0.0309 0.0311
June 0.0309 0.0301 0.0305
July 0.0319 0.0301 0.0313
August 0.0321 0.0312 0.0317
September 0.0314 0.0307 0.0310
October 0.0318 0.0309 0.0314
November 0.0319 0.0315 0.0317
December 0.0322 0.0317 0.0319