YEARLY HIGH
534.7306 UGX
YEARLY LOW
401.0589 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
468.6989 UGX

2015 BOB to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BOB to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 534.7306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 401.0589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 133.6717 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 412.5412 to the December average rate of 486.8580, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 534.7306 was up 32.84% compared to the 2014 peak of 402.5513, 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 2,673,653 UGX
2014 Average 1,879,759 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,005,295 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 668,358.56 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

542.2841
400.7464
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 430.8466, compared to 506.5513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 75.7047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 430.8466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 506.5513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 38.5768 UGX (High: 511.7733 / Low: 473.1965). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6324 UGX (High: 435.3356 / Low: 430.7031).

July Spread (Volatile) ±38.5768
April Spread (Stable) ±4.6324

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 31.2292 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -31.2292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 526.9874) against the same month in 2014 (average: 387.1167), the exchange rate shifted by +139.8707 (+36.13%).

2015 Avg (October) 526.9874
2014 Avg (October) 387.1167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 419.8932 401.0589 412.5412
February 418.8188 413.6774 415.5171
March 437.3976 418.4133 426.3429
April 435.3356 430.7031 433.6570
May 442.3976 432.9635 435.3245
June 477.9503 443.3182 461.6970
July 511.7733 473.1965 485.3823
August 528.7455 494.6923 513.8325
September 533.5042 528.7931 530.4893
October 534.7306 511.8162 526.9874
November 514.8317 485.4303 495.7582
December 502.1605 478.5043 486.8580