YEARLY HIGH
984.8365 UGX
YEARLY LOW
739.1618 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
862.7697 UGX

2015 SAR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SAR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 984.8365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 739.1618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 245.6747 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 759.2057 to the December average rate of 895.7533, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 984.8365 was up 32.86% compared to the 2014 peak of 741.2729, 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 4,924,183 UGX
2014 Average 3,463,414 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 3,695,809 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,228,373.71 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

998.7989
737.4245
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 793.1448, compared to 932.3946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 139.2497 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 793.1448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 932.3946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 71.5839 UGX (High: 941.6985 / Low: 870.1146). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3600 UGX (High: 801.3624 / Low: 793.0024).

July Spread (Volatile) ±71.5839
April Spread (Stable) ±8.3600

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 58.3659 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -58.3659

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 971.0834) against the same month in 2014 (average: 713.1971), the exchange rate shifted by +257.8863 (+36.16%).

2015 Avg (October) 971.0834
2014 Avg (October) 713.1971

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 772.3375 739.1618 759.2057
February 772.5358 761.9354 765.2007
March 805.9849 770.6268 785.3060
April 801.3624 793.0024 798.0304
May 815.0233 796.4843 801.6476
June 879.5186 816.8140 849.4786
July 941.6985 870.1146 893.0789
August 974.1345 913.8024 944.7167
September 982.0875 973.5553 977.0177
October 984.8365 942.6133 971.0834
November 947.4499 893.5034 912.7175
December 919.3041 877.2931 895.7533