YEARLY HIGH
479.6962 UGX
YEARLY LOW
364.6001 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
422.6695 UGX

2015 GTQ to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GTQ to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 479.6962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 364.6001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 115.0962 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 373.4470 to the December average rate of 441.6651, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 479.6962 was up 31.44% compared to the 2014 peak of 364.9476, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,398,481 UGX
2014 Average 1,679,721 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,823,000 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 575,480.78 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

486.4268
363.1761
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 388.6516, compared to 456.6873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 68.0357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 388.6516
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 456.6873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 36.1494 UGX (High: 462.8059 / Low: 426.6565). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7260 UGX (High: 479.5686 / Low: 473.8426).

July Spread (Volatile) ±36.1494
September Spread (Stable) ±5.7260

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 26.2316 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -26.2316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 473.7276) against the same month in 2014 (average: 349.8347), the exchange rate shifted by +123.8928 (+35.41%).

2015 Avg (October) 473.7276
2014 Avg (October) 349.8347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 379.5040 364.6001 373.4470
February 379.2892 373.0792 375.3579
March 396.5222 378.6281 386.2427
April 393.2626 384.4595 389.7026
May 398.4725 385.7490 390.7738
June 432.1990 399.4624 416.3857
July 462.8059 426.6565 437.8823
August 475.5348 447.2120 463.1970
September 479.5686 473.8426 476.1559
October 479.6962 460.0289 473.7276
November 463.5500 439.6628 447.4959
December 455.7712 434.3796 441.6651