YEARLY HIGH
281.9449 UGX
YEARLY LOW
212.4351 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
253.7670 UGX

2015 LSL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 8, valuing the pair at 281.9449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 212.4351.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.5098 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 246.5691 to the December average rate of 223.2406, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 281.9449 was up 11.75% compared to the 2014 peak of 252.2923, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,409,724 UGX
2014 Average 1,197,992 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,062,175 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 347,548.99 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

279.9359
218.0864
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 249.6529, compared to 257.8811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.2282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 249.6529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 257.8811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 26.8722 UGX (High: 271.5279 / Low: 244.6557). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9787 UGX (High: 254.0271 / Low: 248.0484).

June Spread (Volatile) ±26.8722
May Spread (Stable) ±5.9787

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 27.8291 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.8291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2015: 269.0545) against the same month in 2014 (average: 246.9326), the exchange rate shifted by +22.1219 (+8.96%).

2015 Avg (July) 269.0545
2014 Avg (July) 246.9326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 252.1574 236.9019 246.5691
February 252.9801 243.6989 247.6936
March 250.6941 233.3079 243.9212
April 254.3856 246.1191 249.5148
May 254.0271 248.0484 251.2556
June 271.5279 244.6557 258.9632
July 281.9449 261.6572 269.0545
August 279.4932 269.8478 274.7818
September 274.5965 261.3293 268.3698
October 280.0313 256.9957 269.8346
November 257.5677 232.1710 242.0056
December 232.0627 212.4351 223.2406