YEARLY HIGH
606.9418 UGX
YEARLY LOW
475.9368 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
537.8500 UGX

2015 SDG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SDG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 606.9418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 475.9368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 131.0049 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 486.6275 to the December average rate of 546.3632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 606.9418 was up 24.24% compared to the 2014 peak of 488.5203, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,034,709 UGX
2014 Average 2,281,009 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,379,684 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 655,024.73 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

613.2274
469.6454
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 500.5551, compared to 575.1449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 74.5898 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 500.5551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 575.1449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 44.4685 UGX (High: 591.1901 / Low: 546.7215). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9654 UGX (High: 504.7106 / Low: 498.7452).

July Spread (Volatile) ±44.4685
April Spread (Stable) ±5.9654

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 36.4685 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -36.4685

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 598.0230) against the same month in 2014 (average: 469.7989), the exchange rate shifted by +128.2241 (+27.29%).

2015 Avg (October) 598.0230
2014 Avg (October) 469.7989

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 502.5148 475.9368 486.6275
February 491.8272 478.0623 481.6106
March 508.9133 483.9880 495.3867
April 504.7106 498.7452 502.0811
May 512.6538 500.4357 504.1373
June 551.8462 513.6083 533.4876
July 591.1901 546.7215 560.3861
August 600.4363 568.7592 583.2804
September 605.9669 598.4701 601.2622
October 606.9418 580.2238 598.0230
November 583.2831 550.2262 561.5545
December 552.1936 539.3009 546.3632