YEARLY HIGH
1146.8161 UGX
YEARLY LOW
927.1236 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1015.7909 UGX

2015 PEN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PEN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 1146.8161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 927.1236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 219.6925 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 948.9323 to the December average rate of 995.0187, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1146.8161 was up 19.68% compared to the 2014 peak of 958.2498, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,734,081 UGX
2014 Average 4,575,406 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 4,635,618 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,098,462.45 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1159.9332
912.1095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 959.6421, compared to 1071.9396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 112.2975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 959.6421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1071.9396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 88.4068 UGX (High: 1083.0981 / Low: 994.6914). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.7497 UGX (High: 938.8733 / Low: 927.1236).

November Spread (Volatile) ±88.4068
February Spread (Stable) ±11.7497

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 95.5939 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -95.5939

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 1122.4027) against the same month in 2014 (average: 920.7864), the exchange rate shifted by +201.6163 (+21.90%).

2015 Avg (October) 1122.4027
2014 Avg (October) 920.7864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 964.2920 927.5825 948.9323
February 938.8733 927.1236 932.7615
March 975.1589 933.5995 952.2736
April 970.6781 953.2812 960.3875
May 969.0353 949.8500 955.5728
June 1039.0206 971.2534 1007.9249
July 1109.4481 1028.6250 1053.1703
August 1126.4718 1075.2430 1094.9559
September 1145.4886 1123.8995 1139.2812
October 1146.8161 1078.3728 1122.4027
November 1083.0981 994.6914 1026.8088
December 1023.5135 981.8171 995.0187