YEARLY HIGH
5717.1205 UGX
YEARLY LOW
4240.1368 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
4949.0034 UGX

2015 FKP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the FKP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 5717.1205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 4240.1368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1476.9837 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4322.3670 to the December average rate of 5037.7923, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5717.1205 was up 25.24% compared to the 2014 peak of 4564.9505, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,585,603 UGX
2014 Average 21,387,906 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 21,200,684 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,384,918.54 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5747.0684
4192.8487
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 4536.7026, compared to 5361.3042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 824.6016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4536.7026
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5361.3042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 553.5678 UGX (High: 5210.1794 / Low: 4656.6116). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 144.4708 UGX (High: 5697.7570 / Low: 5553.2862).

June Spread (Volatile) ±553.5678
September Spread (Stable) ±144.4708

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 383.3819 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -383.3819

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 5519.6906) against the same month in 2014 (average: 4357.6841), the exchange rate shifted by +1162.0065 (+26.67%).

2015 Avg (August) 5519.6906
2014 Avg (August) 4357.6841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4393.4874 4240.1368 4322.3670
February 4472.2718 4319.1180 4401.6125
March 4514.8681 4283.4033 4408.3397
April 4608.2376 4354.3552 4474.9871
May 4726.8195 4526.9875 4644.6324
June 5210.1794 4656.6116 4968.2766
July 5428.1372 5054.0484 5210.0639
August 5717.1205 5354.6193 5519.6906
September 5697.7570 5553.2862 5617.5501
October 5683.1551 5397.8213 5583.0550
November 5490.2470 5044.6191 5199.6731
December 5228.8613 4943.6995 5037.7923