YEARLY HIGH
3.2422 UGX
YEARLY LOW
2.5121 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8562 UGX

2015 KRW to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KRW to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 3.2422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 2.5121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7302 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6190 to the December average rate of 2.8650, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 3.2422 was up 23.63% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.6226, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,211,240 UGX
2014 Average 12,338,435 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 12,560,444 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,650,796.58 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

3.2356
2.5504
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 2.7071, compared to 3.0053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7071
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 0.2650 UGX (High: 3.1120 / Low: 2.8470). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0429 UGX (High: 2.7766 / Low: 2.7337).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2650
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0429

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2116 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 3.1785) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.5193), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6592 (+26.16%).

2015 Avg (October) 3.1785
2014 Avg (October) 2.5193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6832 2.5121 2.6190
February 2.6344 2.5783 2.6075
March 2.6963 2.5684 2.6458
April 2.8068 2.7063 2.7562
May 2.7766 2.7337 2.7531
June 2.9921 2.7510 2.8612
July 3.1120 2.8470 2.9257
August 3.0913 2.9336 3.0067
September 3.1275 3.0490 3.0890
October 3.2422 3.1105 3.1785
November 3.1249 2.8826 2.9669
December 2.9141 2.8032 2.8650