YEARLY HIGH
0.0144 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0136 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0140 PHP

2019 UGX to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the UGX to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.0144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 1, dropping to 0.0136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0142 to the December average rate of 0.0138, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0144 was down 0.91% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0145, 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 72 PHP
2018 Average 71 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 68 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.03 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0143
0.0137
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to PHP 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 0.0140, compared to 0.0139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0005 PHP (High: 0.0142 / Low: 0.0137). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PHP (High: 0.0139 / Low: 0.0138).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.0142) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0143), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.59%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.0142
2018 Avg (March) 0.0143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0144 0.0140 0.0142
February 0.0143 0.0140 0.0142
March 0.0144 0.0140 0.0142
April 0.0141 0.0138 0.0139
May 0.0140 0.0137 0.0139
June 0.0140 0.0137 0.0138
July 0.0139 0.0137 0.0138
August 0.0143 0.0139 0.0141
September 0.0142 0.0140 0.0142
October 0.0142 0.0137 0.0139
November 0.0138 0.0136 0.0137
December 0.0139 0.0138 0.0138