YEARLY HIGH
28.0242 UGX
YEARLY LOW
24.5311 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.5685 UGX

2014 NPR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the NPR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 28.0242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 24.5311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4931 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.1702 to the December average rate of 27.5486, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 28.0242 was down 10.54% compared to the 2013 peak of 31.3269, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 140,121 UGX
2013 Average 138,798 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 122,656 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,465.31 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

27.9011
24.5032
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 25.9203, compared to 27.2166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2963 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.9203
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.2166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 1.2486 UGX (High: 26.6319 / Low: 25.3832). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2682 UGX (High: 26.8969 / Low: 26.6287).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2486
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2682

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5853 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5853

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 27.5486) against the same month in 2013 (average: 25.3777), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1709 (+8.55%).

2014 Avg (December) 27.5486
2013 Avg (December) 25.3777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.5256 24.5311 25.1702
February 25.5195 24.6182 24.7864
March 26.6319 25.3832 25.9186
April 26.6333 25.7205 26.1430
May 27.0192 26.1113 26.5591
June 27.0972 26.7041 26.9448
July 27.7163 26.9184 27.3457
August 26.8969 26.6287 26.7604
September 27.0081 26.6137 26.8405
October 27.5771 26.7667 27.1865
November 27.9755 27.1618 27.6180
December 28.0242 27.0975 27.5486