YEARLY HIGH
323.2403 UGX
YEARLY LOW
298.3077 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
308.7603 UGX

2014 MAD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MAD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 323.2403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 298.3077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.9326 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 303.7766 to the December average rate of 309.4506, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 323.2403 was down 0.45% compared to the 2013 peak of 324.6861, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,616,201 UGX
2013 Average 1,538,251 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,491,539 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124,662.85 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

319.6018
298.7789
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 307.9666, compared to 309.5539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5873 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 307.9666
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 309.5539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 11.7830 UGX (High: 310.0908 / Low: 298.3077). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8252 UGX (High: 311.3352 / Low: 307.5100).

February Spread (Volatile) ±11.7830
May Spread (Stable) ±3.8252

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 7.3030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 317.8665) against the same month in 2013 (average: 304.2573), the exchange rate shifted by +13.6092 (+4.47%).

2014 Avg (July) 317.8665
2013 Avg (July) 304.2573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 308.8546 298.6353 303.7766
February 310.0908 298.3077 300.5141
March 315.3354 307.9838 311.4242
April 313.3411 308.6370 310.5265
May 311.3352 307.5100 309.2427
June 316.8636 308.8762 312.3155
July 323.2403 313.4880 317.8665
August 314.0189 307.2924 311.2185
September 308.0427 302.3985 303.9155
October 311.0106 299.9442 306.0545
November 313.5983 302.6386 308.8177
December 315.1801 305.4761 309.4506