2019 WST to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1445.1764 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1359.8354 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1409.1014 UGX

2019 WST to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 1445.1764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 1359.8354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 85.3410 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1418.8283 to the December average rate of 1391.6953, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1445.1764 was down 4.61% compared to the 2018 peak of 1514.9932, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,225,882 UGX

2018 Average 7,254,559 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 6,799,177 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 426,704.97 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1440.5415

1381.8354

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1423.0868, compared to 1395.1160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 27.9708 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1423.0868

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1395.1160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 47.4657 UGX (High: 1407.3012 / Low: 1359.8354). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.5682 UGX (High: 1427.7217 / Low: 1412.1535).

August Spread (Volatile) ±47.4657

March Spread (Stable) ±15.5682

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 15.3280 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -15.3280

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 1435.6493) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1451.1667), the exchange rate shifted by -15.5174 (-1.07%).

2019 Avg (May) 1435.6493

2018 Avg (May) 1451.1667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1434.3241	1394.0925	1418.8283
February	1421.4884	1400.9543	1408.3252
March	1427.7217	1412.1535	1420.2684
April	1441.1293	1422.6148	1432.2585
May	1445.1764	1425.6801	1435.6493
June	1440.4974	1400.5555	1423.1910
July	1423.7559	1397.9222	1407.8630
August	1407.3012	1359.8354	1394.5305
September	1396.5662	1367.0181	1386.7276
October	1409.4780	1380.9801	1394.9414
November	1405.9394	1379.8452	1394.9382
December	1404.7507	1384.3757	1391.6953