YEARLY HIGH
0.1490 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.1357 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1407 UGX

2014 STD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the STD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 13, valuing the pair at 0.1490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.1357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0133 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1389 to the December average rate of 0.1390, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1490 was up 0.48% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1483, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 745 UGX
2013 Average 700 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 679 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.49 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1464
0.1367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.1410, compared to 0.1403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 0.0058 UGX (High: 0.1420 / Low: 0.1362). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 UGX (High: 0.1434 / Low: 0.1415).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 0.1456) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1379), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+5.63%).

2014 Avg (July) 0.1456
2013 Avg (July) 0.1379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1418 0.1371 0.1389
February 0.1420 0.1362 0.1375
March 0.1442 0.1408 0.1429
April 0.1434 0.1415 0.1423
May 0.1435 0.1407 0.1417
June 0.1448 0.1414 0.1429
July 0.1490 0.1434 0.1456
August 0.1433 0.1399 0.1419
September 0.1400 0.1370 0.1379
October 0.1406 0.1357 0.1384
November 0.1412 0.1367 0.1390
December 0.1419 0.1369 0.1390