YEARLY HIGH
1014.4706 UGX
YEARLY LOW
730.2170 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
858.5949 UGX

2015 GHS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GHS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 1014.4706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 730.2170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 284.2536 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 874.6319 to the December average rate of 883.2655, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1014.4706 was down 6.23% compared to the 2014 peak of 1081.8641, 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 5,072,353 UGX
2014 Average 4,331,583 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 3,651,085 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,421,267.85 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

980.3531
720.6761
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 801.1884, compared to 916.0015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 114.8131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 801.1884
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 916.0015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 260.0790 UGX (High: 1014.4706 / Low: 754.3916). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.5208 UGX (High: 783.6104 / Low: 775.0896).

July Spread (Volatile) ±260.0790
April Spread (Stable) ±8.5208

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 61.6223 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -61.6223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2015: 931.2777) against the same month in 2014 (average: 779.5242), the exchange rate shifted by +151.7535 (+19.47%).

2015 Avg (July) 931.2777
2014 Avg (July) 779.5242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 890.6174 853.0199 874.6319
February 863.4684 824.0506 838.7401
March 851.3538 779.1898 809.4671
April 783.6104 775.0896 780.9158
May 777.1410 743.0749 761.0595
June 754.3212 730.2170 742.3158
July 1014.4706 754.3916 931.2777
August 927.1774 819.1967 880.9910
September 978.0687 907.9592 944.6702
October 993.1106 929.0923 958.7134
November 933.7012 879.8952 897.0911
December 901.4643 870.7101 883.2655