2015 BAM to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 BAM to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the BAM to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 2150.7135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 1563.7531.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 586.9604 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1695.6661 to the December average rate of 1873.0160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2150.7135 was up 16.03% compared to the 2014 peak of 1853.6445, 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 2015.
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 1698.2461, compared to 1974.5892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 276.3431 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 214.3665 UGX (High: 2139.0174 / Low: 1924.6509). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.5174 UGX (High: 1679.3282 / Low: 1654.8109).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 210.4500 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 2089.1552) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1732.4597), the exchange rate shifted by +356.6955 (+20.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1737.6619 | 1632.9564 | 1695.6661 |
| February | 1679.3282 | 1654.8109 | 1666.0568 |
| March | 1665.9286 | 1563.7531 | 1630.2702 |
| April | 1712.5401 | 1612.1271 | 1653.9292 |
| May | 1751.0888 | 1685.1242 | 1715.9127 |
| June | 1910.4890 | 1713.0476 | 1827.6419 |
| July | 1995.9727 | 1835.6801 | 1884.1366 |
| August | 2139.0174 | 1924.6509 | 2017.5142 |
| September | 2128.5909 | 2089.7729 | 2105.0079 |
| October | 2150.7135 | 1980.8342 | 2089.1552 |
| November | 2001.1187 | 1812.9233 | 1878.7052 |
| December | 1938.1784 | 1809.4444 | 1873.0160 |