YEARLY HIGH
0.0443 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0373 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0405 PKR

2019 UGX to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the UGX to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 0.0443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0377 to the December average rate of 0.0422, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0443 was up 17.30% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0378, 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 222 PKR
2018 Average 163 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 186 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.29 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0437
0.0371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to PKR 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 0.0385, compared to 0.0426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0054 PKR (High: 0.0443 / Low: 0.0390). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PKR (High: 0.0380 / Low: 0.0377).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.0412) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0309), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0103 (+33.29%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.0412
2018 Avg (June) 0.0309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0381 0.0373 0.0377
February 0.0381 0.0377 0.0379
March 0.0379 0.0374 0.0377
April 0.0380 0.0377 0.0379
May 0.0404 0.0374 0.0386
June 0.0443 0.0390 0.0412
July 0.0436 0.0422 0.0431
August 0.0435 0.0427 0.0432
September 0.0428 0.0425 0.0426
October 0.0427 0.0418 0.0423
November 0.0423 0.0418 0.0421
December 0.0423 0.0419 0.0422