YEARLY HIGH
0.0319 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.0292 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0307 VUV

2019 UGX to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the UGX to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.0319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.0292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0300 to the December average rate of 0.0315, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0319 was up 6.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0301, 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 159 VUV
2018 Average 145 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 146 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.32 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0318
0.0294
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 0.0299, compared to 0.0314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0017 VUV (High: 0.0312 / Low: 0.0295). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 VUV (High: 0.0316 / Low: 0.0313).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 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 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0315) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0291), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+8.16%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0315
2018 Avg (August) 0.0291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0304 0.0297 0.0300
February 0.0304 0.0300 0.0302
March 0.0301 0.0298 0.0300
April 0.0299 0.0295 0.0297
May 0.0298 0.0292 0.0296
June 0.0312 0.0295 0.0300
July 0.0313 0.0309 0.0311
August 0.0319 0.0312 0.0315
September 0.0318 0.0312 0.0316
October 0.0318 0.0309 0.0314
November 0.0316 0.0310 0.0314
December 0.0316 0.0313 0.0315