YEARLY HIGH
252.2794 UGX
YEARLY LOW
220.2436 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
239.4639 UGX

2014 SZL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SZL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 252.2794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 220.2436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.0359 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 230.4952 to the December average rate of 240.5147, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 252.2794 was down 20.78% compared to the 2013 peak of 318.4677, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,261,397 UGX
2013 Average 1,345,916 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,101,218 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 160,179.34 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

248.9437
222.6197
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 235.8501, compared to 243.0777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.2275 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 235.8501
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 243.0777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 19.5559 UGX (High: 239.8402 / Low: 220.2842). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2626 UGX (High: 245.1364 / Low: 239.8738).

January Spread (Volatile) ±19.5559
May Spread (Stable) ±5.2626

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 6.1530 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 246.5464) against the same month in 2013 (average: 247.3974), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8509 (-0.34%).

2014 Avg (November) 246.5464
2013 Avg (November) 247.3974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 239.8402 220.2842 230.4952
February 235.4888 220.2436 224.8134
March 241.1744 232.3343 235.8153
April 243.6935 235.6610 239.4517
May 245.1364 239.8738 243.0078
June 246.1289 237.6253 241.5174
July 250.1114 243.2232 246.7500
August 247.3007 241.7905 244.6904
September 244.9241 235.0233 238.5374
October 248.4359 233.7241 241.4269
November 252.2794 240.1808 246.5464
December 251.5366 237.0826 240.5147