2018 UGX to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0310 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.0281 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0296 JPY

2018 UGX to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UGX to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.0281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0305 to the December average rate of 0.0302, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0310 was down 4.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0324, 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 155 JPY

2017 Average 155 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 141 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.54 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0307

0.0285

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to JPY 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 0.0294, compared to 0.0299 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) 0.0294

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0021 JPY (High: 0.0305 / Low: 0.0284). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 JPY (High: 0.0305 / Low: 0.0301).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0305) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0318), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-4.16%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0305

2017 Avg (January) 0.0318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0310	0.0299	0.0305
February	0.0304	0.0292	0.0296
March	0.0293	0.0286	0.0290
April	0.0295	0.0286	0.0291
May	0.0299	0.0288	0.0294
June	0.0291	0.0281	0.0287
July	0.0305	0.0284	0.0297
August	0.0302	0.0293	0.0298
September	0.0297	0.0292	0.0295
October	0.0302	0.0295	0.0298
November	0.0305	0.0301	0.0303
December	0.0307	0.0295	0.0302