2015 CDF to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 CDF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the CDF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 3.9888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 2.9932.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9956 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0794 to the December average rate of 3.6267, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 3.9888 was up 32.62% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.0078, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CDF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
CDF to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.2145, compared to 3.7735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5591 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 0.2952 UGX (High: 3.8130 / Low: 3.5177). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0419 UGX (High: 3.9783 / Low: 3.9364).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.2331 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 3.9264) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.8940), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0323 (+35.67%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.1309 | 2.9932 | 3.0794 |
| February | 3.1517 | 3.0750 | 3.1005 |
| March | 3.2538 | 3.1166 | 3.1813 |
| April | 3.2508 | 3.2079 | 3.2306 |
| May | 3.3062 | 3.2234 | 3.2516 |
| June | 3.5661 | 3.3161 | 3.4435 |
| July | 3.8130 | 3.5177 | 3.6164 |
| August | 3.9436 | 3.7128 | 3.8276 |
| September | 3.9783 | 3.9364 | 3.9508 |
| October | 3.9888 | 3.8113 | 3.9264 |
| November | 3.8265 | 3.6164 | 3.6932 |
| December | 3.7589 | 3.5476 | 3.6267 |