YEARLY HIGH
35.3366 UGX
YEARLY LOW
27.5074 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.4766 UGX

2015 PKR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PKR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 35.3366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 27.5074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8292 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.2865 to the December average rate of 32.0807, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 35.3366 was up 27.27% compared to the 2014 peak of 27.7642, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,668,312 UGX
2014 Average 12,870,406 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 13,753,708 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,914,603.63 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

35.8026
27.6032
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 29.2856, compared to 33.6676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3819 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.2856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.6676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 2.6717 UGX (High: 34.7198 / Low: 32.0481). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2378 UGX (High: 28.4104 / Low: 28.1726).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.6717
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2378

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.3490 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3490

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 34.8220) against the same month in 2014 (average: 26.0315), the exchange rate shifted by +8.7906 (+33.77%).

2015 Avg (October) 34.8220
2014 Avg (October) 26.0315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.8164 27.5074 28.2865
February 28.4104 28.1726 28.2979
March 29.6687 28.3785 28.9130
April 29.5747 29.2062 29.4161
May 29.9706 29.3043 29.5116
June 32.4004 30.0551 31.2885
July 34.7198 32.0481 32.8956
August 35.2121 33.6673 34.6147
September 35.2758 35.0088 35.1193
October 35.3366 33.6727 34.8220
November 33.7019 31.7830 32.4730
December 33.0114 31.3549 32.0807