2015 GMD to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |