YEARLY HIGH
0.0160 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0121 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0140 DOP

2015 UGX to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the UGX to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 0.0121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0156 to the December average rate of 0.0135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0160 was down 8.98% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0176, 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 80 DOP
2014 Average 84 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 61 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.44 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0159
0.0120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to DOP 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 0.0151, compared to 0.0129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0151
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0010 DOP (High: 0.0146 / Low: 0.0136). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 DOP (High: 0.0124 / Low: 0.0123).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0156) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0171), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-8.84%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0156
2014 Avg (January) 0.0171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0160 0.0153 0.0156
February 0.0157 0.0155 0.0156
March 0.0155 0.0148 0.0152
April 0.0150 0.0149 0.0149
May 0.0150 0.0147 0.0149
June 0.0146 0.0136 0.0141
July 0.0138 0.0128 0.0134
August 0.0132 0.0123 0.0127
September 0.0124 0.0123 0.0123
October 0.0128 0.0121 0.0124
November 0.0135 0.0128 0.0132
December 0.0137 0.0132 0.0135