YEARLY HIGH
114.8911 UGX
YEARLY LOW
96.7434 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
105.4088 UGX

2019 UYU to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the UYU to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 114.8911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 96.7434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.1476 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 113.6286 to the December average rate of 97.6403, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 114.8911 was down 12.57% compared to the 2018 peak of 131.4111, 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 574,455 UGX
2018 Average 608,558 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 483,717 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90,738.25 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

115.2275
96.0415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 110.0742, compared to 100.7433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.3309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 110.0742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 100.7433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 7.6106 UGX (High: 107.7233 / Low: 100.1127). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1894 UGX (High: 113.3092 / Low: 112.1199).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.6106
February Spread (Stable) ±1.1894

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.8768 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8768

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 113.6286) against the same month in 2018 (average: 127.4111), the exchange rate shifted by -13.7824 (-10.82%).

2019 Avg (January) 113.6286
2018 Avg (January) 127.4111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 114.8911 112.4182 113.6286
February 113.3092 112.1199 112.6544
March 113.5176 109.8715 111.5360
April 111.1923 107.9068 109.5690
May 108.0371 106.5402 107.2041
June 107.5437 104.2955 105.8532
July 108.3327 104.7056 105.9380
August 107.7233 100.1127 103.1165
September 100.7511 99.5195 100.2397
October 99.9060 98.6222 99.2588
November 99.2873 97.1356 98.2665
December 99.0118 96.7434 97.6403