YEARLY HIGH
137.9499 UGX
YEARLY LOW
127.2971 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
132.0198 UGX

2014 ETB to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ETB to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 137.9499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 127.2971.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.6527 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.4890 to the December average rate of 137.0953, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 137.9499 was down 7.36% compared to the 2013 peak of 148.9158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 689,749 UGX
2013 Average 691,348 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 636,486 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,263.55 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

137.9765
127.4015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 130.1794, compared to 133.8603 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6808 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 130.1794
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 133.8603

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 4.2576 UGX (High: 137.9499 / Low: 133.6922). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3039 UGX (High: 130.3116 / Low: 129.0077).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.2576
May Spread (Stable) ±1.3039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.2063 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 136.0564) against the same month in 2013 (average: 132.5958), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4606 (+2.61%).

2014 Avg (November) 136.0564
2013 Avg (November) 132.5958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 132.1115 128.7024 130.4890
February 130.8585 127.2971 128.2828
March 133.7709 129.8891 131.2714
April 131.9048 128.8132 129.8902
May 130.3116 129.0077 129.6233
June 133.0499 130.1041 131.5198
July 135.1879 131.7432 133.3799
August 132.4211 130.4462 131.6254
September 132.9510 129.8862 131.3429
October 135.2159 132.0966 133.6617
November 137.9499 133.6922 136.0564
December 137.8811 136.2476 137.0953