2018 WST to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 WST to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the WST to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 1514.9932. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 1408.7736.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 106.2196 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1447.3216 to the December average rate of 1424.1130, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1514.9932 was up 1.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 1489.3705, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
WST to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1459.0365, compared to 1443.1626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.8739 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 79.3352 UGX (High: 1504.4992 / Low: 1425.1640). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.2835 UGX (High: 1441.8822 / Low: 1419.5987).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 44.0915 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1494.1485) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1417.9804), the exchange rate shifted by +76.1681 (+5.37%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1472.5289 | 1434.1114 | 1447.3216 |
| February | 1469.6004 | 1440.3180 | 1457.5678 |
| March | 1463.4327 | 1434.7290 | 1446.3432 |
| April | 1469.4351 | 1447.1461 | 1457.6711 |
| May | 1466.9578 | 1438.4402 | 1451.1667 |
| June | 1514.9932 | 1466.9827 | 1494.1485 |
| July | 1504.4992 | 1425.1640 | 1450.0569 |
| August | 1456.4698 | 1423.6654 | 1441.1049 |
| September | 1478.5994 | 1454.1460 | 1468.9466 |
| October | 1477.5320 | 1425.4955 | 1442.0347 |
| November | 1441.8822 | 1419.5987 | 1432.7192 |
| December | 1437.1988 | 1408.7736 | 1424.1130 |