YEARLY HIGH
1014.0096 UGX
YEARLY LOW
762.7119 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
888.8514 UGX

2015 QAR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the QAR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 1014.0096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 762.7119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 251.2977 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 783.1662 to the December average rate of 923.0324, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1014.0096 was up 32.70% compared to the 2014 peak of 764.1484, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,070,048 UGX
2014 Average 3,567,809 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 3,813,559 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,256,488.43 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1028.6046
760.8536
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 817.2466, compared to 960.4563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 143.2097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 817.2466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 960.4563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 73.6779 UGX (High: 969.8780 / Low: 896.2001). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.2550 UGX (High: 825.3898 / Low: 817.1348).

July Spread (Volatile) ±73.6779
April Spread (Stable) ±8.2550

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 59.6750 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -59.6750

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 1000.1211) against the same month in 2014 (average: 734.7138), the exchange rate shifted by +265.4073 (+36.12%).

2015 Avg (October) 1000.1211
2014 Avg (October) 734.7138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 796.8316 762.7119 783.1662
February 795.6727 785.9590 788.4424
March 830.1024 793.8491 808.8575
April 825.3898 817.1348 822.2066
May 839.8036 820.2783 825.9077
June 905.3616 841.7161 874.8990
July 969.8780 896.2001 919.7992
August 1003.4715 941.2338 973.0467
September 1011.3964 1002.7210 1006.2920
October 1014.0096 971.1280 1000.1211
November 976.2799 920.7648 940.4461
December 947.1617 904.0521 923.0324