YEARLY HIGH
0.1950 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.1447 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1665 CRC

2015 UGX to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the UGX to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.1447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0503 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1890 to the December average rate of 0.1586, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1950 was down 12.46% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.2228, 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 975 CRC
2014 Average 1,034 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 724 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 251.31 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1933
0.1416
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to CRC 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 0.1802, compared to 0.1529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1802
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 0.0122 CRC (High: 0.1641 / Low: 0.1519). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 CRC (High: 0.1467 / Low: 0.1449).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.1890) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2005), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0116 (-5.76%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.1890
2014 Avg (January) 0.2005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1950 0.1850 0.1890
February 0.1885 0.1853 0.1874
March 0.1856 0.1770 0.1816
April 0.1794 0.1767 0.1778
May 0.1780 0.1744 0.1770
June 0.1746 0.1624 0.1682
July 0.1641 0.1519 0.1600
August 0.1562 0.1462 0.1506
September 0.1467 0.1449 0.1459
October 0.1513 0.1447 0.1468
November 0.1585 0.1504 0.1556
December 0.1608 0.1539 0.1586