YEARLY HIGH
0.0197 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.0173 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0183 INR

2018 UGX to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UGX to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 0.0197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0175 to the December average rate of 0.0190, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0197 was up 3.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0190, 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 98 INR
2017 Average 90 INR
Yearly Trough Low 86 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.85 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0197
0.0173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to INR 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 0.0178, compared to 0.0189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0011 INR (High: 0.0186 / Low: 0.0175). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 INR (High: 0.0179 / Low: 0.0176).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0195) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0179), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+8.98%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0195
2017 Avg (October) 0.0179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0176 0.0173 0.0175
February 0.0179 0.0176 0.0177
March 0.0179 0.0176 0.0178
April 0.0181 0.0176 0.0178
May 0.0184 0.0179 0.0181
June 0.0178 0.0174 0.0177
July 0.0186 0.0175 0.0183
August 0.0189 0.0185 0.0186
September 0.0192 0.0188 0.0190
October 0.0197 0.0192 0.0195
November 0.0196 0.0187 0.0192
December 0.0195 0.0186 0.0190