YEARLY HIGH
741.2729 UGX
YEARLY LOW
653.8991 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
692.4484 UGX

2014 SAR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SAR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 741.2729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 653.8991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 87.3738 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 666.8057 to the December average rate of 736.9666, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 741.2729 was up 2.27% compared to the 2013 peak of 724.8262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,706,364 UGX
2013 Average 3,448,255 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 3,269,495 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 436,868.92 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

744.8403
650.3552
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 672.5594, compared to 712.3375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 39.7781 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 672.5594
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 712.3375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 23.9266 UGX (High: 740.1209 / Low: 716.1943). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.7763 UGX (High: 741.2729 / Low: 733.4965).

November Spread (Volatile) ±23.9266
December Spread (Stable) ±7.7763

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 8.5768 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.5768

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 736.9666) against the same month in 2013 (average: 670.0003), the exchange rate shifted by +66.9663 (+9.99%).

2014 Avg (December) 736.9666
2013 Avg (December) 670.0003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 674.7035 659.4817 666.8057
February 673.8758 653.8991 658.2289
March 684.1331 669.3240 675.3460
April 683.5403 669.3027 673.6768
May 679.5756 671.5273 674.5125
June 695.4869 678.7615 686.7863
July 710.8406 690.9378 701.5399
August 699.2965 690.8101 695.8994
September 706.9722 693.5832 698.2000
October 723.4907 704.9406 713.1971
November 740.1209 716.1943 728.2221
December 741.2729 733.4965 736.9666