YEARLY HIGH
387.2581 UGX
YEARLY LOW
308.4266 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
320.7999 UGX

2014 ARS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ARS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 387.2581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 308.4266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 78.8315 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 360.1457 to the December average rate of 323.7172, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 387.2581 was down 29.77% compared to the 2013 peak of 551.4437, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,936,290 UGX
2013 Average 2,377,536 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,542,133 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 394,157.46 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

365.0464
306.2387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 323.5601, compared to 318.0398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.5203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 323.5601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 318.0398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 78.4433 UGX (High: 387.2581 / Low: 308.8148). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4154 UGX (High: 315.9797 / Low: 313.5643).

January Spread (Volatile) ±78.4433
May Spread (Stable) ±2.4154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 46.0361 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -46.0361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 360.1457) against the same month in 2013 (average: 542.3619), the exchange rate shifted by -182.2162 (-33.60%).

2014 Avg (January) 360.1457
2013 Avg (January) 542.3619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 387.2581 308.8148 360.1457
February 320.6518 308.6231 314.1097
March 322.1478 318.0034 319.6161
April 320.3524 313.6165 315.7122
May 315.9797 313.5643 314.7654
June 320.7805 314.5046 317.0112
July 327.1669 319.1089 322.7031
August 317.9085 308.4266 314.0285
September 314.0620 309.5282 311.1394
October 319.2040 312.5800 315.6191
November 325.6734 315.2104 321.0315
December 327.0232 321.9601 323.7172