2015 PGK to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 PGK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the PGK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 1310.5923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1070.2088.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 240.3835 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1096.6485 to the December average rate of 1126.0015, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1310.5923 was up 19.90% compared to the 2014 peak of 1093.0904, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
PGK to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1115.9943, compared to 1221.4835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 105.4892 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 98.4809 UGX (High: 1281.5338 / Low: 1183.0530). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.2032 UGX (High: 1096.9528 / Low: 1078.7496).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 96.4684 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 1293.3268) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1055.3266), the exchange rate shifted by +238.0003 (+22.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1116.2899 | 1070.2088 | 1096.6485 |
| February | 1096.9528 | 1078.7496 | 1089.7835 |
| March | 1144.6472 | 1090.2256 | 1111.4723 |
| April | 1131.2283 | 1108.2986 | 1117.9366 |
| May | 1127.3297 | 1103.4559 | 1112.5662 |
| June | 1205.0893 | 1128.5658 | 1167.5587 |
| July | 1281.5338 | 1183.0530 | 1214.0520 |
| August | 1301.8591 | 1240.5152 | 1276.4274 |
| September | 1310.5923 | 1273.9668 | 1293.3268 |
| October | 1286.0451 | 1215.1643 | 1257.7809 |
| November | 1216.3114 | 1132.4034 | 1161.3125 |
| December | 1157.2015 | 1104.4917 | 1126.0015 |