2018 UGX to UZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2577 UZS

YEARLY LOW

2.0181 UZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1677 UZS

2018 UGX to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UGX to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 2.2577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 2.0181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2397 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2377 to the December average rate of 2.2407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2577 was up 0.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2546, 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 11,289 UZS

2017 Average 7,067 UZS

Yearly Trough Low 10,090 UZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,198.36 UZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2697

2.0466

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to UZS 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 2.1885, compared to 2.1468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1885

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1060 UZS (High: 2.1241 / Low: 2.0181). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0220 UZS (High: 2.2577 / Low: 2.2357).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1060

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0220

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 0.0908 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0908

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.2511) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9192), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3319 (+144.91%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.2511

2017 Avg (February) 0.9192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2552	2.2163	2.2377
February	2.2577	2.2357	2.2511
March	2.2469	2.2041	2.2320
April	2.2035	2.1726	2.1891
May	2.1746	2.1187	2.1561
June	2.1241	2.0181	2.0652
July	2.1193	2.0218	2.0808
August	2.1137	2.0736	2.0909
September	2.1203	2.0580	2.0888
October	2.1917	2.1136	2.1690
November	2.2292	2.1950	2.2110
December	2.2536	2.2247	2.2407