2018 UGX to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1571 XOF

YEARLY LOW

0.1435 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1491 XOF

2018 UGX to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UGX to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.1571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.1435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0136 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1477 to the December average rate of 0.1552, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1571 was down 9.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1744, 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 785 XOF

2017 Average 805 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 717 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.08 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1563

0.1435

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to XOF 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 0.1465, compared to 0.1518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1465

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0081 XOF (High: 0.1521 / Low: 0.1440). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 XOF (High: 0.1461 / Low: 0.1435).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1552) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1527), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+1.66%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1552

2017 Avg (December) 0.1527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1508	0.1452	0.1477
February	0.1476	0.1443	0.1460
March	0.1467	0.1437	0.1455
April	0.1461	0.1435	0.1446
May	0.1509	0.1469	0.1489
June	0.1490	0.1442	0.1464
July	0.1521	0.1440	0.1494
August	0.1552	0.1486	0.1524
September	0.1503	0.1456	0.1481
October	0.1539	0.1481	0.1511
November	0.1560	0.1526	0.1544
December	0.1571	0.1538	0.1552