YEARLY HIGH
0.1232 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.1024 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1116 UGX

2015 IRR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the IRR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 0.1232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.1024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0209 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1046 to the December average rate of 0.1121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1232 was up 18.80% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 616 UGX
2014 Average 503 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 512 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.30 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1242
0.1023
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.1061, compared to 0.1171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 0.0093 UGX (High: 0.1201 / Low: 0.1107). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 UGX (High: 0.1046 / Low: 0.1038).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.1215) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1004), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0211 (+21.01%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.1215
2014 Avg (October) 0.1004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1063 0.1024 0.1046
February 0.1046 0.1038 0.1041
March 0.1086 0.1039 0.1057
April 0.1070 0.1058 0.1064
May 0.1064 0.1055 0.1059
June 0.1130 0.1063 0.1096
July 0.1201 0.1107 0.1136
August 0.1220 0.1158 0.1190
September 0.1229 0.1220 0.1223
October 0.1232 0.1180 0.1215
November 0.1186 0.1118 0.1143
December 0.1154 0.1098 0.1121