YEARLY HIGH
88.2683 UGX
YEARLY LOW
80.9340 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
84.5877 UGX

2014 MUR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MUR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 88.2683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 80.9340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3343 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.5633 to the December average rate of 87.5120, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 88.2683 was down 0.27% compared to the 2013 peak of 88.5096, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 441,341 UGX
2013 Average 419,970 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 404,670 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,671.50 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

88.0998
81.0458
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 83.4513, compared to 85.7241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2728 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 83.4513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.7241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 2.8617 UGX (High: 88.1336 / Low: 85.2719). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8977 UGX (High: 84.1524 / Low: 83.2547).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.8617
May Spread (Stable) ±0.8977

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.6273 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 87.5120) against the same month in 2013 (average: 83.0112), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5008 (+5.42%).

2014 Avg (December) 87.5120
2013 Avg (December) 83.0112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 83.4548 81.5149 82.5633
February 83.7907 80.9340 81.6336
March 85.2429 83.2404 84.0714
April 85.0158 82.9648 83.7607
May 84.1524 83.2547 83.7362
June 86.1198 84.0446 84.9424
July 88.1336 85.2719 86.6235
August 85.7897 84.0534 84.9962
September 84.4411 82.5311 83.7095
October 86.4141 83.8297 85.0270
November 87.9413 85.2791 86.4764
December 88.2683 86.8842 87.5120