YEARLY HIGH
1846.5433 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1388.9925 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1618.1918 UGX

2015 BBD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BBD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 1846.5433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1388.9925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 457.5508 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1425.8154 to the December average rate of 1680.2841, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1846.5433 was up 32.72% compared to the 2014 peak of 1391.3492, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,232,717 UGX
2014 Average 6,495,731 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 6,944,963 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,287,754.17 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1872.6838
1385.1910
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1487.8129, compared to 1748.5706 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 260.7576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1487.8129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1748.5706

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 134.0467 UGX (High: 1765.7133 / Low: 1631.6667). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.1258 UGX (High: 1502.6258 / Low: 1487.5000).

July Spread (Volatile) ±134.0467
April Spread (Stable) ±15.1258

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 108.6662 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -108.6662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 1820.6670) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1337.8362), the exchange rate shifted by +482.8308 (+36.09%).

2015 Avg (October) 1820.6670
2014 Avg (October) 1337.8362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1450.7383 1388.9925 1425.8154
February 1448.6650 1430.9925 1435.5095
March 1511.3675 1445.3333 1472.7031
April 1502.6258 1487.5000 1496.5799
May 1528.3333 1493.4475 1503.3094
June 1649.6167 1531.6667 1592.9604
July 1765.7133 1631.6667 1674.7054
August 1826.8500 1713.8958 1771.7066
September 1841.7033 1825.3733 1832.0594
October 1846.5433 1767.6083 1820.6670
November 1776.8333 1676.6667 1712.0008
December 1724.0000 1646.0792 1680.2841