YEARLY HIGH
67.7384 UGX
YEARLY LOW
61.8361 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
65.1162 UGX

2014 GMD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GMD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 67.7384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 61.8361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9023 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.6616 to the December average rate of 64.1498, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 67.7384 was down 18.13% compared to the 2013 peak of 82.7382, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 338,692 UGX
2013 Average 382,974 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 309,181 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,511.40 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

66.7235
63.0566
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 65.0750, compared to 65.1575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0825 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.0750
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.1575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 5.4721 UGX (High: 67.7384 / Low: 62.2663). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7703 UGX (High: 64.6108 / Low: 63.8405).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.4721
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7703

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 1.9627 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9627

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 65.3249) against the same month in 2013 (average: 77.5674), the exchange rate shifted by -12.2426 (-15.78%).

2014 Avg (October) 65.3249
2013 Avg (October) 77.5674

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.5726 64.8393 65.6616
February 66.1614 64.2115 64.7060
March 67.3050 65.8981 66.4179
April 67.2834 63.3501 64.9980
May 64.3597 63.4682 63.7719
June 65.4701 64.2883 64.8943
July 67.3062 65.7528 66.3951
August 66.1323 65.1868 65.6936
September 66.9725 65.2857 66.0195
October 67.7384 62.2663 65.3249
November 64.4354 61.8361 63.3621
December 64.6108 63.8405 64.1498