YEARLY HIGH
1.3201 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1.0036 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1837 UGX

2015 COP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the COP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 8, valuing the pair at 1.3201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 1.0036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3166 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1893 to the December average rate of 1.0354, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.3201 was down 8.18% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.4378, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,600,736 UGX
2014 Average 6,511,398 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 5,017,950 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,582,785.68 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.2648
1.0146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 1.1984, compared to 1.1689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.1776 UGX (High: 1.2497 / Low: 1.0722). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0502 UGX (High: 1.2075 / Low: 1.1572).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1776
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0502

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1044 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2015: 1.2247) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.4160), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1913 (-13.51%).

2015 Avg (July) 1.2247
2014 Avg (July) 1.4160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2250 1.1527 1.1893
February 1.2075 1.1572 1.1864
March 1.1688 1.0943 1.1392
April 1.2542 1.1594 1.1976
May 1.2759 1.1925 1.2342
June 1.2953 1.1750 1.2439
July 1.3201 1.1668 1.2247
August 1.2113 1.1011 1.1763
September 1.2263 1.1700 1.1939
October 1.2855 1.2004 1.2432
November 1.2497 1.0722 1.1399
December 1.0717 1.0036 1.0354