YEARLY HIGH
51.4958 UGX
YEARLY LOW
46.1102 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.5848 UGX

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 257,479 UGX
2013 Average 267,082 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 230,551 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,927.64 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

51.1402
46.0503
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.2847
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.8848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.3488
November Spread (Stable) ±1.1668

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2014 Avg (July) 50.7160
2013 Avg (July) 52.9694

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