YEARLY HIGH
2150.7135 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1563.7531 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1836.4177 UGX

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,753,568 UGX
2014 Average 8,809,436 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 7,818,766 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,934,802.11 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2152.4817
1582.7964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1698.2461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1974.5892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±214.3665
February Spread (Stable) ±24.5174

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -210.4500

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2015 Avg (October) 2089.1552
2014 Avg (October) 1732.4597

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