YEARLY HIGH
6.8020 UGX
YEARLY LOW
5.5160 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2226 UGX

2014 MWK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MWK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 6.8020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 5.5160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2861 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7439 to the December average rate of 5.7526, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 6.8020 was down 19.33% compared to the 2013 peak of 8.4316, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,010 UGX
2013 Average 35,807 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 27,580 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,430.38 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

6.7704
5.6506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 6.1575, compared to 6.2877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1302 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.9692 UGX (High: 6.8020 / Low: 5.8328). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0801 UGX (High: 6.6465 / Low: 6.5664).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.9692
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0801

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 0.5083 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 6.2902) against the same month in 2013 (average: 6.8473), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5571 (-8.14%).

2014 Avg (October) 6.2902
2013 Avg (October) 6.8473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0280 5.5160 5.7439
February 6.0056 5.7432 5.8151
March 6.2569 5.9210 6.0636
April 6.4446 6.1960 6.3438
May 6.4820 6.3804 6.4327
June 6.6390 6.4594 6.5461
July 6.7494 6.5870 6.6771
August 6.6465 6.5664 6.6112
September 6.6512 6.5696 6.6133
October 6.8020 5.8328 6.2902
November 5.9774 5.6029 5.7819
December 5.9246 5.5891 5.7526