YEARLY HIGH
31.2249 UGX
YEARLY LOW
24.2234 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.6892 UGX

2015 JMD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the JMD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 2, valuing the pair at 31.2249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 24.2234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0015 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.8048 to the December average rate of 28.0668, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 31.2249 was up 27.36% compared to the 2014 peak of 24.5171, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 156,124 UGX
2014 Average 117,112 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 121,117 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,007.31 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

31.6031
24.1868
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 25.8123, compared to 29.5661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7538 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.8123
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.5661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 2.3220 UGX (High: 30.4303 / Low: 28.1083). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2662 UGX (High: 26.2152 / Low: 25.9490).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.3220
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2662

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 1.8686 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8686

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 30.9851) against the same month in 2014 (average: 23.2553), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7298 (+33.24%).

2015 Avg (September) 30.9851
2014 Avg (September) 23.2553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.2227 24.2234 24.8048
February 25.0722 24.6802 24.8519
March 26.1874 25.0430 25.5816
April 26.2152 25.9490 26.0912
May 26.3871 25.8398 26.0251
June 28.4337 26.4722 27.5191
July 30.4303 28.1083 28.8429
August 31.0726 29.5451 30.2695
September 31.2249 30.8221 30.9851
October 31.1420 29.5886 30.5505
November 29.7333 28.0729 28.6819
December 28.7489 27.6791 28.0668