YEARLY HIGH
1310.5923 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1070.2088 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1168.7389 UGX

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,552,961 UGX
2014 Average 5,066,216 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 5,351,044 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,201,917.51 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1313.6812
1069.4292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1115.9943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1221.4835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±98.4809
February Spread (Stable) ±18.2032

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 96.4684 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -96.4684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2015 Avg (September) 1293.3268
2014 Avg (September) 1055.3266

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