YEARLY HIGH
0.1710 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.1252 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1467 UGX

2015 STD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the STD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 0.1710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.1252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0458 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1356 to the December average rate of 0.1496, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1710 was up 14.76% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1490, 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 855 UGX
2014 Average 703 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 626 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 229.16 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1718
0.1264
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 0.1356, compared to 0.1577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1356
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1577

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0152 UGX (High: 0.1522 / Low: 0.1370). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 UGX (High: 0.1337 / Low: 0.1321).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0152
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0170 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.1670) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1384), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0286 (+20.70%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.1670
2014 Avg (October) 0.1384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1387 0.1309 0.1356
February 0.1337 0.1321 0.1329
March 0.1329 0.1252 0.1302
April 0.1360 0.1286 0.1320
May 0.1394 0.1349 0.1371
June 0.1522 0.1370 0.1458
July 0.1592 0.1466 0.1506
August 0.1687 0.1545 0.1611
September 0.1702 0.1668 0.1681
October 0.1710 0.1591 0.1670
November 0.1591 0.1448 0.1500
December 0.1541 0.1443 0.1496