2018 ZAR to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

317.3323 UGX

YEARLY LOW

245.5395 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

283.0534 UGX

2018 ZAR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 317.3323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 245.5395.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.7928 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 298.6445 to the December average rate of 259.9946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 317.3323 was up 7.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 295.9599, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 15,866,616 UGX

2017 Average 13,600,549 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 12,276,976 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,589,639.78 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

313.6912

253.2093

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 301.1577, compared to 264.9492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 36.2085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 301.1577

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 264.9492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 25.4950 UGX (High: 271.0345 / Low: 245.5395). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3245 UGX (High: 284.6002 / Low: 276.2757).

September Spread (Volatile) ±25.4950

July Spread (Stable) ±8.3245

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 14.8991 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -14.8991

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 307.9800) against the same month in 2017 (average: 272.3233), the exchange rate shifted by +35.6567 (+13.09%).

2018 Avg (February) 307.9800

2017 Avg (February) 272.3233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	306.2884	292.3639	298.6445
February	317.3323	299.1032	307.9800
March	314.7425	303.0328	308.6510
April	311.9596	297.7655	305.4756
May	303.5584	290.8169	297.4218
June	301.0589	280.8843	288.7731
July	284.6002	276.2757	280.5927
August	279.1329	255.9275	265.6936
September	271.0345	245.5395	258.2494
October	269.0002	254.6009	259.8553
November	272.7755	258.9676	265.3093
December	272.3317	252.2627	259.9946