2014 BAM to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 BAM to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the BAM to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 1853.6445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 1694.8761.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 158.7683 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1741.0376 to the December average rate of 1740.2152, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1853.6445 was down 0.32% compared to the 2013 peak of 1859.5658, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
BAM 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 1766.9706, compared to 1756.1300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.8406 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 68.0249 UGX (High: 1775.6393 / Low: 1707.6144). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.4246 UGX (High: 1796.8631 / Low: 1772.4385).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 51.4190 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 1821.2542) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1730.6735), the exchange rate shifted by +90.5808 (+5.23%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1775.0381 | 1709.9982 | 1741.0376 |
| February | 1775.6393 | 1707.6144 | 1722.6857 |
| March | 1812.9050 | 1766.4489 | 1789.3262 |
| April | 1796.8631 | 1772.4385 | 1782.8389 |
| May | 1792.3893 | 1762.0545 | 1775.5103 |
| June | 1816.2233 | 1769.1749 | 1790.4247 |
| July | 1853.6445 | 1795.4122 | 1821.2542 |
| August | 1795.0889 | 1749.5712 | 1776.3216 |
| September | 1753.4060 | 1712.8937 | 1724.9026 |
| October | 1760.1129 | 1694.8761 | 1732.4597 |
| November | 1767.7006 | 1707.9679 | 1741.6265 |
| December | 1776.7992 | 1715.5771 | 1740.2152 |