YEARLY HIGH
176.4966 UGX
YEARLY LOW
137.0680 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
156.3251 UGX

2015 ETB to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ETB to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 176.4966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 137.0680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.4287 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 140.8329 to the December average rate of 159.1869, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 176.4966 was up 27.94% compared to the 2014 peak of 137.9499, 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 882,483 UGX
2014 Average 660,243 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 685,340 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 197,143.43 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

178.8101
137.3805
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 145.5859, compared to 167.0643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.4785 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 145.5859
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 167.0643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 12.9993 UGX (High: 170.4177 / Low: 157.4184). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3985 UGX (High: 142.1366 / Low: 140.7381).

July Spread (Volatile) ±12.9993
February Spread (Stable) ±1.3985

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 11.0089 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 173.5938) against the same month in 2014 (average: 133.6617), the exchange rate shifted by +39.9321 (+29.88%).

2015 Avg (October) 173.5938
2014 Avg (October) 133.6617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 143.3756 137.0680 140.8329
February 142.1366 140.7381 141.3123
March 148.1659 141.9738 144.4561
April 147.3394 145.3765 146.3404
May 148.5528 145.5387 146.2946
June 159.5787 148.8622 154.2789
July 170.4177 157.4184 161.4691
August 175.3212 164.4246 170.1936
September 176.2234 174.6890 175.3577
October 176.4966 168.1459 173.5938
November 168.8122 159.1354 162.5849
December 162.9882 157.2792 159.1869