YEARLY HIGH
471.5105 UGX
YEARLY LOW
375.2702 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
419.3546 UGX

2015 EGP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the EGP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 471.5105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 375.2702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 96.2403 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 392.6141 to the December average rate of 429.3065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 471.5105 was up 21.18% compared to the 2014 peak of 389.0901, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,357,552 UGX
2014 Average 1,833,313 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,876,351 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 481,201.25 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

477.1541
367.6936
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 393.3770, compared to 445.3322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 51.9553 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 393.3770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 445.3322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 34.8640 UGX (High: 451.6444 / Low: 416.7804). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0521 UGX (High: 470.5269 / Low: 466.4748).

July Spread (Volatile) ±34.8640
September Spread (Stable) ±4.0521

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 26.2233 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -26.2233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 459.6050) against the same month in 2014 (average: 374.0873), the exchange rate shifted by +85.5178 (+22.86%).

2015 Avg (October) 459.6050
2014 Avg (October) 374.0873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 404.0307 376.5346 392.6141
February 379.7563 375.2702 376.8153
March 396.7737 378.7389 386.3155
April 396.2126 390.0242 392.8811
May 400.4327 391.6957 394.1634
June 432.2142 401.5239 417.4724
July 451.6444 416.7804 429.0559
August 466.5895 437.9170 452.6117
September 470.5269 466.4748 468.0324
October 471.5105 440.3399 459.6050
November 445.4394 423.0140 433.3818
December 440.4144 420.6207 429.3065