2015 KGS to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 KGS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the KGS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 58.1520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 43.3802.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.7719 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.0526 to the December average rate of 44.2955, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 58.1520 was up 12.93% compared to the 2014 peak of 51.4958, 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 2015.
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 49.0935, compared to 51.6123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5189 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 6.1950 UGX (High: 51.1047 / Low: 44.9097). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1934 UGX (High: 48.0430 / Low: 46.8496).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.1086 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 56.6921) against the same month in 2014 (average: 50.1104), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5818 (+13.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48.6451 | 47.1679 | 48.0526 |
| February | 48.0430 | 46.8496 | 47.2477 |
| March | 49.0839 | 46.4478 | 47.4463 |
| April | 49.6428 | 46.5649 | 47.5560 |
| May | 52.5678 | 49.4934 | 51.0017 |
| June | 54.3729 | 52.2978 | 53.2565 |
| July | 56.8222 | 52.2110 | 53.8980 |
| August | 58.1520 | 54.6436 | 56.6921 |
| September | 56.7626 | 51.9378 | 54.1814 |
| October | 53.6364 | 51.1508 | 52.8578 |
| November | 51.1047 | 44.9097 | 47.7491 |
| December | 45.4504 | 43.3802 | 44.2955 |