2015 TOP to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 TOP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the TOP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 1698.4518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1408.2632.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 290.1886 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1438.9847 to the December average rate of 1498.5062, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1698.4518 was up 14.67% compared to the 2014 peak of 1481.1157, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
TOP to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1469.2991, compared to 1579.3656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 110.0665 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 122.2546 UGX (High: 1643.3466 / Low: 1521.0920). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.7890 UGX (High: 1483.2895 / Low: 1468.5005).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 92.8531 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 1662.1670) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1374.3376), the exchange rate shifted by +287.8294 (+20.94%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1461.1951 | 1408.2632 | 1438.9847 |
| February | 1451.5972 | 1411.2203 | 1429.6539 |
| March | 1500.3430 | 1426.5386 | 1460.9560 |
| April | 1483.2895 | 1468.5005 | 1477.5439 |
| May | 1508.9613 | 1474.3619 | 1483.8338 |
| June | 1582.7998 | 1471.4623 | 1524.8222 |
| July | 1643.3466 | 1521.0920 | 1549.5733 |
| August | 1634.1181 | 1543.5833 | 1593.9326 |
| September | 1698.4518 | 1614.0931 | 1662.1670 |
| October | 1650.1927 | 1597.7442 | 1632.4337 |
| November | 1607.2085 | 1492.3642 | 1539.5806 |
| December | 1525.1653 | 1468.3493 | 1498.5062 |