YEARLY HIGH
58.1520 UGX
YEARLY LOW
43.3802 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.3529 UGX

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 290,760 UGX
2014 Average 242,975 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 216,901 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,859.27 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

57.9318
43.0558
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.0935
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.6123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.1950
February Spread (Stable) ±1.1934

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2015 Avg (August) 56.6921
2014 Avg (August) 50.1104

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