YEARLY HIGH
0.0210 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0171 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0190 AFN

2015 UGX to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the UGX to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.0171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0202 to the December average rate of 0.0201, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0210 was down 9.98% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0233, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 105 AFN
2014 Average 110 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 85 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.56 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0205
0.0171
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to AFN 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 0.0196, compared to 0.0184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.0021 AFN (High: 0.0203 / Low: 0.0182). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AFN (High: 0.0195 / Low: 0.0193).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0202) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0225), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-10.03%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0202
2014 Avg (January) 0.0225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0210 0.0198 0.0202
February 0.0201 0.0198 0.0200
March 0.0199 0.0191 0.0196
April 0.0195 0.0193 0.0193
May 0.0200 0.0193 0.0196
June 0.0193 0.0179 0.0186
July 0.0185 0.0171 0.0181
August 0.0182 0.0176 0.0178
September 0.0177 0.0171 0.0174
October 0.0183 0.0174 0.0177
November 0.0203 0.0182 0.0194
December 0.0204 0.0195 0.0201