YEARLY HIGH
0.0301 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.0276 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0290 VUV

2018 UGX to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UGX to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.0301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 0.0276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0289 to the December average rate of 0.0298, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0301 was down 2.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0307, 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 150 VUV
2017 Average 148 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 138 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.51 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0300
0.0278
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to VUV 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 0.0287, compared to 0.0292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0016 VUV (High: 0.0295 / Low: 0.0279). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 VUV (High: 0.0288 / Low: 0.0284).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0298) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0295), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+1.22%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0298
2017 Avg (December) 0.0295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0292 0.0283 0.0289
February 0.0293 0.0284 0.0288
March 0.0292 0.0286 0.0288
April 0.0288 0.0284 0.0286
May 0.0293 0.0285 0.0289
June 0.0285 0.0276 0.0280
July 0.0295 0.0279 0.0289
August 0.0294 0.0288 0.0291
September 0.0288 0.0283 0.0285
October 0.0297 0.0284 0.0294
November 0.0298 0.0294 0.0296
December 0.0301 0.0294 0.0298