2018 UGX to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3291 IQD

YEARLY LOW

0.3038 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3194 IQD

2018 UGX to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UGX to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.3291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.3038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0253 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3265 to the December average rate of 0.3208, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3291 was down 1.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3339, 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 1,645 IQD

2017 Average 1,622 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 1,519 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 126.55 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3281

0.3085

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to IQD 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 0.3214, compared to 0.3175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3214

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0181 IQD (High: 0.3233 / Low: 0.3052). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 IQD (High: 0.3202 / Low: 0.3170).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0181

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3265) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3266), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.02%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3265

2017 Avg (January) 0.3266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3291	0.3234	0.3265
February	0.3277	0.3233	0.3258
March	0.3277	0.3221	0.3247
April	0.3231	0.3198	0.3217
May	0.3214	0.3153	0.3194
June	0.3170	0.3038	0.3101
July	0.3233	0.3052	0.3171
August	0.3235	0.3165	0.3194
September	0.3172	0.3110	0.3136
October	0.3173	0.3115	0.3153
November	0.3202	0.3170	0.3187
December	0.3229	0.3185	0.3208