YEARLY HIGH
43.7666 UGX
YEARLY LOW
30.3635 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.6988 UGX

2015 LRD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LRD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 43.7666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 30.3635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.4031 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.1653 to the December average rate of 39.2354, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 43.7666 was up 37.02% compared to the 2014 peak of 31.9411, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 218,833 UGX
2014 Average 147,290 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 151,818 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,015.61 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

43.9980
29.9986
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 34.7365, compared to 40.6611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.9245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.7365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.6611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 3.4353 UGX (High: 42.3913 / Low: 38.9560). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3988 UGX (High: 35.5427 / Low: 35.1439).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.4353
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3988

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.9218 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 42.8313) against the same month in 2014 (average: 29.2426), the exchange rate shifted by +13.5887 (+46.47%).

2015 Avg (October) 42.8313
2014 Avg (October) 29.2426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.7133 30.3635 31.1653
February 34.2491 31.2914 33.8535
March 35.7087 34.1345 34.8231
April 35.5427 35.1439 35.3765
May 36.0796 35.2931 35.5430
June 39.2392 36.2296 37.6579
July 41.5071 38.2437 39.3350
August 41.6215 40.0051 40.8251
September 42.7905 41.2473 41.8300
October 43.7666 42.1713 42.8313
November 42.3913 38.9560 39.9095
December 40.2431 38.5842 39.2354