2018 UGX to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2481 KPW

YEARLY LOW

0.2302 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2416 KPW

2018 UGX to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UGX to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.2481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.2302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0179 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2473 to the December average rate of 0.2423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2481 was down 1.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2527, 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 1,240 KPW

2017 Average 1,244 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 1,151 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.40 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2486

0.2332

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to KPW 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 0.2434, compared to 0.2398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2434

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0136 KPW (High: 0.2443 / Low: 0.2308). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 KPW (High: 0.2481 / Low: 0.2459).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2473) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2509), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0036 (-1.43%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2473

2017 Avg (February) 0.2509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2481	0.2459	0.2473
February	0.2481	0.2457	0.2473
March	0.2472	0.2438	0.2462
April	0.2447	0.2422	0.2435
May	0.2427	0.2384	0.2415
June	0.2386	0.2302	0.2345
July	0.2443	0.2308	0.2397
August	0.2442	0.2387	0.2413
September	0.2391	0.2351	0.2367
October	0.2403	0.2353	0.2382
November	0.2428	0.2395	0.2408
December	0.2437	0.2407	0.2423