YEARLY HIGH
0.6572 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.5640 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5985 UGX

2014 SLL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SLL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.6572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.5640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0931 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5779 to the December average rate of 0.6436, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.6572 was up 4.81% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.6270, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,286 UGX
2013 Average 2,991 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,820 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 465.60 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.6510
0.5629
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.5827, compared to 0.6144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0258 UGX (High: 0.6572 / Low: 0.6313). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 UGX (High: 0.6026 / Low: 0.5915).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0258
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.6436) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.5801), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0635 (+10.95%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.6436
2013 Avg (December) 0.5801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5843 0.5708 0.5779
February 0.5829 0.5640 0.5703
March 0.5935 0.5800 0.5850
April 0.5967 0.5787 0.5844
May 0.5915 0.5784 0.5841
June 0.6035 0.5871 0.5944
July 0.6154 0.5966 0.6055
August 0.6026 0.5915 0.5973
September 0.6074 0.5944 0.6000
October 0.6271 0.6033 0.6136
November 0.6363 0.6166 0.6260
December 0.6572 0.6313 0.6436