2018 UGX to GYD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0572 GYD

YEARLY LOW

0.0535 GYD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0559 GYD

2018 UGX to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UGX to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.0535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0569 to the December average rate of 0.0563, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0572 was down 1.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0584, 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 286 GYD

2017 Average 287 GYD

Yearly Trough Low 267 GYD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.75 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0572

0.0542

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to GYD 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 0.0562, compared to 0.0557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0562

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0035 GYD (High: 0.0570 / Low: 0.0535). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 GYD (High: 0.0563 / Low: 0.0559).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0569) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0574), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.84%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0569

2017 Avg (January) 0.0574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0572	0.0562	0.0569
February	0.0572	0.0565	0.0569
March	0.0570	0.0562	0.0566
April	0.0563	0.0559	0.0560
May	0.0563	0.0554	0.0560
June	0.0555	0.0535	0.0544
July	0.0570	0.0535	0.0556
August	0.0568	0.0553	0.0560
September	0.0559	0.0545	0.0550
October	0.0556	0.0545	0.0553
November	0.0562	0.0556	0.0559
December	0.0567	0.0558	0.0563