2019 YER to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 YER to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the YER to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 15.1033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 14.4763.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6270 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7968 to the December average rate of 14.6789, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 15.1033 was down 3.29% compared to the 2018 peak of 15.6174, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 YER based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
YER 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 14.8628, compared to 14.7349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1279 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.3903 UGX (High: 15.0709 / Low: 14.6806). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0896 UGX (High: 14.8452 / Low: 14.7556).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1436 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 15.0506) against the same month in 2018 (average: 14.8914), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1593 (+1.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.9205 | 14.6126 | 14.7968 |
| February | 14.7944 | 14.6489 | 14.6810 |
| March | 14.8452 | 14.7556 | 14.8010 |
| April | 15.0118 | 14.8345 | 14.9346 |
| May | 15.1033 | 14.9539 | 15.0506 |
| June | 15.0709 | 14.6806 | 14.9128 |
| July | 14.8762 | 14.7416 | 14.7692 |
| August | 14.7926 | 14.4763 | 14.7429 |
| September | 14.7524 | 14.5568 | 14.6823 |
| October | 14.8974 | 14.6490 | 14.7720 |
| November | 14.8192 | 14.7136 | 14.7643 |
| December | 14.8022 | 14.6232 | 14.6789 |