YEARLY HIGH
0.2557 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.1811 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2040 UGX

2015 BYR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BYR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.2557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 0.1811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0746 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2057 to the December average rate of 0.1838, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2557 was down 3.62% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.2653, 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 1,278 UGX
2014 Average 1,269 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 905 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 373.07 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2227
0.1803
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 0.2029, compared to 0.2050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0718 UGX (High: 0.2557 / Low: 0.1839). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 UGX (High: 0.2104 / Low: 0.2053).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0718
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.2057) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2609), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0551 (-21.13%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.2057
2014 Avg (January) 0.2609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2557 0.1839 0.2057
February 0.1951 0.1833 0.1888
March 0.2040 0.1921 0.1979
April 0.2106 0.2030 0.2077
May 0.2123 0.2047 0.2093
June 0.2156 0.1992 0.2081
July 0.2286 0.2136 0.2192
August 0.2250 0.2007 0.2180
September 0.2104 0.2053 0.2074
October 0.2143 0.2032 0.2095
November 0.2037 0.1843 0.1923
December 0.1889 0.1811 0.1838