2014 BBD to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 BBD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the BBD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1391.3492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 1226.1183.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 165.2308 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1250.4375 to the December average rate of 1383.0429, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1391.3492 was up 2.37% compared to the 2013 peak of 1359.1701, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
BBD 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 1261.2308, compared to 1336.1798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 74.9490 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 43.0525 UGX (High: 1388.8417 / Low: 1345.7892). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.8233 UGX (High: 1391.3492 / Low: 1376.5258).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 16.1009 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1383.0429) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1256.3615), the exchange rate shifted by +126.6814 (+10.08%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1265.2833 | 1236.6475 | 1250.4375 |
| February | 1263.7092 | 1226.1183 | 1234.3365 |
| March | 1282.8333 | 1255.1867 | 1266.4392 |
| April | 1281.8500 | 1255.1417 | 1263.3498 |
| May | 1274.4258 | 1259.2367 | 1264.8607 |
| June | 1304.3575 | 1272.8875 | 1287.9609 |
| July | 1333.0500 | 1295.6583 | 1315.5502 |
| August | 1311.3683 | 1296.3500 | 1305.0081 |
| September | 1326.0550 | 1300.7283 | 1309.3499 |
| October | 1357.1850 | 1322.3742 | 1337.8362 |
| November | 1388.8417 | 1345.7892 | 1366.2913 |
| December | 1391.3492 | 1376.5258 | 1383.0429 |