YEARLY HIGH
382.9593 UGX
YEARLY LOW
287.7026 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
331.9386 UGX

2015 MAD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MAD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 382.9593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 287.7026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 95.2567 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 304.5162 to the December average rate of 339.7030, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 382.9593 was up 18.48% compared to the 2014 peak of 323.2403, 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 1,914,797 UGX
2014 Average 1,544,133 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,438,513 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 476,283.50 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

385.7076
289.6306
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 307.1273, compared to 356.7499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 49.6227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 307.1273
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 356.7499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 31.1914 UGX (High: 380.7318 / Low: 349.5404). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4806 UGX (High: 302.3723 / Low: 298.8917).

August Spread (Volatile) ±31.1914
February Spread (Stable) ±3.4806

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 31.7981 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -31.7981

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 374.9700) against the same month in 2014 (average: 306.0545), the exchange rate shifted by +68.9155 (+22.52%).

2015 Avg (October) 374.9700
2014 Avg (October) 306.0545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 311.0110 295.7253 304.5162
February 302.3723 298.8917 300.8887
March 303.2601 287.7026 297.6370
April 308.4883 295.6724 301.8129
May 312.6928 306.2040 309.0895
June 341.7959 311.0349 328.8194
July 361.1984 333.1513 341.4010
August 380.7318 349.5404 363.5525
September 380.2135 375.8308 377.7012
October 382.9593 358.5306 374.9700
November 361.6740 333.0198 343.1719
December 350.2090 331.8182 339.7030