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