YEARLY HIGH
1081.8641 UGX
YEARLY LOW
673.4956 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
866.9536 UGX

2014 GHS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GHS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1081.8641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 673.4956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 408.3685 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1049.2436 to the December average rate of 863.2669, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1081.8641 was down 24.69% compared to the 2013 peak of 1436.5716, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,409,320 UGX
2013 Average 6,292,936 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 3,367,478 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,041,842.53 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1082.3373
685.2138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 937.8709, compared to 796.0363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 141.8346 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 937.8709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 796.0363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 125.8119 UGX (High: 811.5747 / Low: 685.7628). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.7523 UGX (High: 867.8887 / Low: 858.1364).

September Spread (Volatile) ±125.8119
December Spread (Stable) ±9.7523

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 62.8885 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -62.8885

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 1049.2436) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1410.5856), the exchange rate shifted by -361.3420 (-25.62%).

2014 Avg (January) 1049.2436
2013 Avg (January) 1410.5856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1081.8641 1013.9194 1049.2436
February 1034.7916 969.8192 990.7911
March 989.4675 946.7572 976.8631
April 949.8710 890.8769 913.9746
May 893.2447 844.0731 868.7367
June 856.9513 794.0858 827.6160
July 803.9438 743.7759 779.5242
August 775.4511 673.4956 718.3074
September 811.5747 685.7628 736.0739
October 839.0400 809.6958 827.9356
November 869.0817 831.0885 851.1097
December 867.8887 858.1364 863.2669