2018 UYU to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

131.4111 UGX

YEARLY LOW

113.8519 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

121.7498 UGX

2018 UYU to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 131.4111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 1, dropping to 113.8519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.5591 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 127.4111 to the December average rate of 115.2604, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 131.4111 was up 0.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 130.3314, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UYU based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 657,055 UGX

2017 Average 631,223 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 569,260 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,795.74 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

132.2143

113.0251

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UYU to UGX 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 126.7194, compared to 116.7802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.9392 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 126.7194

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 116.7802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 12.2289 UGX (High: 130.7061 / Low: 118.4772). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5755 UGX (High: 131.4111 / Low: 129.8355).

May Spread (Volatile) ±12.2289

April Spread (Stable) ±1.5755

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.9958 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9958

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 130.6152) against the same month in 2017 (average: 127.5906), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0246 (+2.37%).

2018 Avg (April) 130.6152

2017 Avg (April) 127.5906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	128.3048	126.0485	127.4111
February	128.5677	125.8269	127.5470
March	130.0640	128.0048	128.7770
April	131.4111	129.8355	130.6152
May	130.7061	118.4772	123.6194
June	124.8492	120.8638	122.3464
July	124.3997	117.4497	120.4151
August	122.9404	116.8475	119.5754
September	117.2499	114.9667	115.9436
October	116.4742	114.0346	114.8624
November	116.0520	113.8519	114.6242
December	116.6486	114.4029	115.2604