YEARLY HIGH
402.5513 UGX
YEARLY LOW
355.0436 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
375.8250 UGX

2014 BOB to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BOB to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 402.5513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 355.0436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.5077 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 361.7950 to the December average rate of 400.2455, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 402.5513 was up 3.43% compared to the 2013 peak of 389.2021, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,012,757 UGX
2013 Average 1,861,783 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,775,218 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 237,538.54 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

404.5394
353.0130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 364.9909, compared to 386.6590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.6681 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 364.9909
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 386.6590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 12.8402 UGX (High: 401.8690 / Low: 389.0288). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3213 UGX (High: 402.5513 / Low: 398.2301).

November Spread (Volatile) ±12.8402
December Spread (Stable) ±4.3213

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 4.4882 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4882

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 400.2455) against the same month in 2013 (average: 363.5205), the exchange rate shifted by +36.7250 (+10.10%).

2014 Avg (December) 400.2455
2013 Avg (December) 363.5205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 365.8585 357.3734 361.7950
February 365.6596 355.0436 357.3069
March 371.3949 363.4627 366.3977
April 371.0162 363.0073 365.5156
May 368.9195 364.0733 366.0727
June 377.4763 368.5909 372.8579
July 385.7473 374.9760 380.7170
August 379.4149 374.7575 377.6769
September 384.0296 373.8971 378.6929
October 392.1917 382.1013 387.1167
November 401.8690 389.0288 395.5051
December 402.5513 398.2301 400.2455