YEARLY HIGH
0.0088 NIO
YEARLY LOW
0.0081 NIO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0085 NIO

2018 UGX to NIO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UGX to NIO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.0088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 0.0081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 NIO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0085 to the December average rate of 0.0087, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0088 was up 2.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0086, 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 44 NIO
2017 Average 41 NIO
Yearly Trough Low 41 NIO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.43 NIO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0088
0.0082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to NIO 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 0.0084, compared to 0.0086 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0086

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0005 NIO (High: 0.0086 / Low: 0.0081). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 NIO (High: 0.0085 / Low: 0.0084).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0087) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0085), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+2.77%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0087
2017 Avg (December) 0.0085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0086 0.0084 0.0085
February 0.0086 0.0085 0.0086
March 0.0085 0.0085 0.0085
April 0.0085 0.0084 0.0084
May 0.0085 0.0084 0.0084
June 0.0084 0.0081 0.0082
July 0.0086 0.0081 0.0084
August 0.0087 0.0085 0.0085
September 0.0085 0.0084 0.0084
October 0.0086 0.0084 0.0085
November 0.0087 0.0086 0.0086
December 0.0088 0.0087 0.0087