YEARLY HIGH
0.9964 COP
YEARLY LOW
0.7575 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8474 COP

2015 UGX to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the UGX to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.9964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 0.7575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2389 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8411 to the December average rate of 0.9661, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.9964 was up 14.15% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.8729, 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 4,982 COP
2014 Average 3,850 COP
Yearly Trough Low 3,787 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,194.66 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.9822
0.7885
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to COP 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 0.8355, compared to 0.8593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8355
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.1325 COP (High: 0.9327 / Low: 0.8002). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0359 COP (High: 0.8641 / Low: 0.8282).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1325
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0359

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0428 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.9661) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.8477), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1184 (+13.96%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.9661
2014 Avg (December) 0.8477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8675 0.8164 0.8411
February 0.8641 0.8282 0.8431
March 0.9139 0.8556 0.8782
April 0.8625 0.7973 0.8354
May 0.8386 0.7838 0.8106
June 0.8511 0.7720 0.8047
July 0.8571 0.7575 0.8174
August 0.9082 0.8256 0.8506
September 0.8547 0.8154 0.8378
October 0.8331 0.7779 0.8048
November 0.9327 0.8002 0.8792
December 0.9964 0.9331 0.9661