2014 KGS to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 KGS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the KGS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 13, valuing the pair at 51.4958. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 46.1102.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3855 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.3341 to the December average rate of 47.7182, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 51.4958 was down 10.23% compared to the 2013 peak of 57.3648, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
KGS 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 48.2847, compared to 48.8848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6002 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 2.3488 UGX (High: 51.4455 / Low: 49.0967). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1668 UGX (High: 48.2370 / Low: 47.0702).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.2471 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 50.7160) against the same month in 2013 (average: 52.9694), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2533 (-4.25%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51.4455 | 49.0967 | 50.3341 |
| February | 49.2005 | 47.3773 | 48.0869 |
| March | 48.4763 | 46.6719 | 47.2803 |
| April | 47.3434 | 46.1102 | 46.4745 |
| May | 48.9815 | 46.7365 | 48.1467 |
| June | 50.0778 | 48.7484 | 49.3857 |
| July | 51.4958 | 50.0214 | 50.7160 |
| August | 50.8004 | 49.3788 | 50.1104 |
| September | 49.4346 | 48.1175 | 48.5940 |
| October | 49.0667 | 47.5535 | 48.5594 |
| November | 48.2370 | 47.0702 | 47.6110 |
| December | 48.3107 | 46.7629 | 47.7182 |