YEARLY HIGH
281.8595 UGX
YEARLY LOW
214.7808 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
253.7986 UGX

2015 SZL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SZL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 8, valuing the pair at 281.8595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 214.7808.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 67.0787 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 246.5619 to the December average rate of 223.5229, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 281.8595 was up 11.73% compared to the 2014 peak of 252.2794, 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 1,409,298 UGX
2014 Average 1,197,809 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,073,904 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 335,393.54 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

279.9449
218.3936
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 249.6553, compared to 257.9419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.2866 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 249.6553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 257.9419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 26.9174 UGX (High: 271.5536 / Low: 244.6363). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9787 UGX (High: 253.9859 / Low: 248.0073).

June Spread (Volatile) ±26.9174
May Spread (Stable) ±5.9787

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 27.8076 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.8076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2015: 269.0300) against the same month in 2014 (average: 246.7500), the exchange rate shifted by +22.2800 (+9.03%).

2015 Avg (July) 269.0300
2014 Avg (July) 246.7500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 252.3405 236.9120 246.5619
February 252.9546 243.6951 247.6996
March 250.6446 233.2903 243.8888
April 254.3856 246.1191 249.5238
May 253.9859 248.0073 251.2322
June 271.5536 244.6363 259.0256
July 281.8595 261.7831 269.0300
August 279.4833 270.0155 274.8156
September 274.6763 261.2385 268.4808
October 279.9866 256.8163 269.8050
November 257.4989 232.1877 241.9974
December 232.5043 214.7808 223.5229