YEARLY HIGH
0.2653 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.2479 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2537 UGX

2014 BYR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BYR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.2479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0174 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2609 to the December average rate of 0.2524, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.2653 was down 15.82% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3151, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,326 UGX
2013 Average 1,455 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,240 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86.94 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.2621
0.2476
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.2553, compared to 0.2521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0088 UGX (High: 0.2653 / Low: 0.2565). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 UGX (High: 0.2501 / Low: 0.2481).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.2609) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3100), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0491 (-15.85%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.2609
2013 Avg (January) 0.3100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2653 0.2565 0.2609
February 0.2585 0.2513 0.2541
March 0.2603 0.2557 0.2576
April 0.2587 0.2511 0.2539
May 0.2527 0.2504 0.2519
June 0.2561 0.2513 0.2533
July 0.2601 0.2544 0.2565
August 0.2536 0.2492 0.2515
September 0.2501 0.2481 0.2488
October 0.2530 0.2483 0.2506
November 0.2557 0.2505 0.2528
December 0.2552 0.2479 0.2524