YEARLY HIGH
94.5938 UGX
YEARLY LOW
64.6503 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.9628 UGX

2015 GMD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GMD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 94.5938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 64.6503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.9435 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.3956 to the December average rate of 85.0202, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 94.5938 was up 39.65% compared to the 2014 peak of 67.7384, 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 472,969 UGX
2014 Average 325,614 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 323,252 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149,717.46 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

95.6951
63.7320
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 69.2888, compared to 88.6369 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.3481 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.2888
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 88.6369

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 12.2733 UGX (High: 83.3812 / Low: 71.1080). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8615 UGX (High: 69.8903 / Low: 69.0287).

June Spread (Volatile) ±12.2733
April Spread (Stable) ±0.8615

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 5.8257 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8257

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 92.9789) against the same month in 2014 (average: 65.3249), the exchange rate shifted by +27.6540 (+42.33%).

2015 Avg (October) 92.9789
2014 Avg (October) 65.3249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.7134 64.6503 66.3956
February 67.2226 65.3744 66.5808
March 70.1631 67.0688 68.4479
April 69.8903 69.0287 69.5628
May 70.9175 69.4287 69.8746
June 83.3812 71.1080 74.8709
July 89.3081 82.3164 84.4815
August 91.3880 86.3364 89.1561
September 94.3549 90.0803 93.0315
October 94.5938 89.6667 92.9789
November 90.9210 84.9098 87.1532
December 87.0373 82.7935 85.0202