YEARLY HIGH
27.2819 UGX
YEARLY LOW
21.1315 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.7797 UGX

2015 LKR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 2, valuing the pair at 27.2819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 21.1315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1505 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.6522 to the December average rate of 23.4422, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 27.2819 was up 28.66% compared to the 2014 peak of 21.2045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 136,410 UGX
2014 Average 99,481 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 105,657 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,752.39 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

26.9244
21.1229
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 22.3672, compared to 25.1921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.3672
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.1921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 2.0550 UGX (High: 26.4291 / Low: 24.3742). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2263 UGX (High: 21.7255 / Low: 21.4992).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.0550
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2263

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.7632 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7632

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 26.3001) against the same month in 2014 (average: 20.0997), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2004 (+30.85%).

2015 Avg (September) 26.3001
2014 Avg (September) 20.0997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.0043 21.1315 21.6522
February 21.7255 21.4992 21.6064
March 22.6802 21.6991 22.1315
April 22.6671 22.3469 22.5164
May 22.8247 22.4017 22.5110
June 24.6043 22.8667 23.7856
July 26.4291 24.3742 25.0388
August 27.1772 25.6158 26.4409
September 27.2819 25.9407 26.3001
October 26.2503 25.0497 25.8470
November 25.2187 23.4029 24.0839
December 24.0381 23.0835 23.4422