YEARLY HIGH
58.5671 UGX
YEARLY LOW
47.6514 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.8152 UGX

2015 AFN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the AFN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 58.5671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 47.6514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9156 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.4134 to the December average rate of 49.7790, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 58.5671 was up 21.91% compared to the 2014 peak of 48.0414, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 292,835 UGX
2014 Average 227,888 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 238,257 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,578.24 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

58.2368
48.6113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 51.1824, compared to 54.4480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.1824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.4480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 5.7022 UGX (High: 54.9508 / Low: 49.2485). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5480 UGX (High: 51.9427 / Low: 51.3948).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.7022
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5480

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 4.8945 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8945

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 57.4347) against the same month in 2014 (average: 46.1258), the exchange rate shifted by +11.3089 (+24.52%).

2015 Avg (September) 57.4347
2014 Avg (September) 46.1258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.4217 47.6514 49.4134
February 50.5362 49.7790 50.0678
March 52.3487 50.1673 51.0824
April 51.9427 51.3948 51.7270
May 51.8394 50.0963 51.1394
June 55.9106 51.8238 53.6646
July 58.3177 53.9929 55.2107
August 56.7976 55.0330 56.1349
September 58.5671 56.5520 57.4347
October 57.5338 54.7162 56.5117
November 54.9508 49.2485 51.6172
December 51.3988 49.0015 49.7790