YEARLY HIGH
67.2926 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0027 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.8090 VEF

2018 UGX to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UGX to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 67.2926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 67.2899 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0028 to the December average rate of 66.9063, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2409939.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 67.2926 was up 2233215.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0030, 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 336,463 VEF
2017 Average 14 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 14 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 336,449.43 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

73.5967
-6.6876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to VEF 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 11.3752, compared to 56.2428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 44.8676 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3752
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.2428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 37.6065 VEF (High: 66.4571 / Low: 28.8506). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 VEF (High: 0.0029 / Low: 0.0027).

August Spread (Volatile) ±37.6065
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 66.9063) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0028), the exchange rate shifted by +66.9035 (+2355485.46%).

2018 Avg (December) 66.9063
2017 Avg (December) 0.0028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0029 0.0027 0.0028
February 7.9489 0.0027 4.4867
March 11.0226 7.9284 9.9501
April 18.0432 10.8904 13.5324
May 21.3767 18.5031 19.4580
June 21.1787 20.4382 20.8210
July 28.8155 20.4855 24.2799
August 66.4571 28.8506 48.6693
September 66.0108 64.9191 65.3479
October 66.3385 64.9660 65.7604
November 67.0484 66.1250 66.4928
December 67.2926 66.4446 66.9063