YEARLY HIGH
0.4531 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.3422 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3979 UGX

2015 LAK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LAK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.4531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.3422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1109 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3514 to the December average rate of 0.4127, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.4531 was up 31.46% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3447, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,265 UGX
2014 Average 1,614 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,711 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 554.28 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.4593
0.3416
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.3669, compared to 0.4289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0620 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3669
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 0.0330 UGX (High: 0.4350 / Low: 0.4020). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 UGX (High: 0.3565 / Low: 0.3525).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0330
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0273 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.4470) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3323), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1146 (+34.50%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.4470
2014 Avg (October) 0.3323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3570 0.3422 0.3514
February 0.3565 0.3525 0.3538
March 0.3719 0.3564 0.3628
April 0.3712 0.3664 0.3692
May 0.3767 0.3697 0.3716
June 0.4071 0.3776 0.3924
July 0.4350 0.4020 0.4116
August 0.4468 0.4177 0.4327
September 0.4524 0.4462 0.4495
October 0.4531 0.4340 0.4470
November 0.4368 0.4106 0.4197
December 0.4318 0.4040 0.4127