2018 UGX to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2092 MWK

YEARLY LOW

0.1860 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1959 MWK

2018 UGX to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UGX to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.2092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 0.1860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0232 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1993 to the December average rate of 0.2015, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2092 was up 2.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2042, 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 1,046 MWK

2017 Average 1,003 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 930 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.98 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2025

0.1902

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to MWK 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 0.1971, compared to 0.1946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1971

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0218 MWK (High: 0.2084 / Low: 0.1866). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 MWK (High: 0.1955 / Low: 0.1936).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0218

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.2015) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2000), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+0.72%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.2015

2017 Avg (December) 0.2000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2003	0.1982	0.1993
February	0.2000	0.1980	0.1993
March	0.1994	0.1965	0.1984
April	0.1989	0.1947	0.1963
May	0.2014	0.1908	0.1935
June	0.2084	0.1866	0.1956
July	0.1972	0.1860	0.1934
August	0.1973	0.1929	0.1948
September	0.1932	0.1900	0.1912
October	0.1937	0.1902	0.1924
November	0.1955	0.1936	0.1945
December	0.2092	0.1945	0.2015