YEARLY HIGH
0.6878 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.5697 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6218 UGX

2015 PYG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PYG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 0.6878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.5697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1181 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6012 to the December average rate of 0.5802, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.6878 was up 8.89% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.6316, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,439 UGX
2014 Average 2,912 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,848 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 590.44 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.6836
0.5708
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.6069, compared to 0.6366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 0.0539 UGX (High: 0.6842 / Low: 0.6304). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 UGX (High: 0.5971 / Low: 0.5896).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0539
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0370 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 0.6742) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.6112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0630 (+10.31%).

2015 Avg (August) 0.6742
2014 Avg (August) 0.6112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6116 0.5928 0.6012
February 0.6115 0.5931 0.6025
March 0.6361 0.6037 0.6181
April 0.6205 0.5938 0.6059
May 0.5971 0.5896 0.5936
June 0.6402 0.6008 0.6202
July 0.6842 0.6304 0.6476
August 0.6878 0.6594 0.6742
September 0.6843 0.6524 0.6657
October 0.6558 0.6239 0.6445
November 0.6329 0.5905 0.6075
December 0.5954 0.5697 0.5802