YEARLY HIGH
168.9552 UGX
YEARLY LOW
131.7994 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
149.0714 UGX

2015 HNL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the HNL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 168.9552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 131.7994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.1557 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.3925 to the December average rate of 153.5920, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 168.9552 was up 26.49% compared to the 2014 peak of 133.5686, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 844,776 UGX
2014 Average 636,667 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 658,997 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 185,778.68 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

170.7679
132.1766
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 138.4751, compared to 159.6676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.1925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 138.4751
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.6676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 12.1387 UGX (High: 161.9299 / Low: 149.7912). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8736 UGX (High: 168.7740 / Low: 166.9005).

July Spread (Volatile) ±12.1387
September Spread (Stable) ±1.8736

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 9.9499 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.9499

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 165.8291) against the same month in 2014 (average: 125.9867), the exchange rate shifted by +39.8424 (+31.62%).

2015 Avg (October) 165.8291
2014 Avg (October) 125.9867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 137.4323 131.7994 135.3925
February 137.5928 135.0600 135.7949
March 142.7599 133.9438 137.6832
April 140.5153 136.0460 138.9578
May 139.6521 136.1790 137.0591
June 151.6012 139.9366 145.9633
July 161.9299 149.7912 153.4186
August 166.9613 156.1544 161.7347
September 168.7740 166.9005 167.5520
October 168.9552 160.8137 165.8291
November 161.3036 153.0274 155.8792
December 158.5116 150.8763 153.5920