2015 LKR to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |