YEARLY HIGH
0.0073 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0057 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0064 ETB

2015 UGX to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the UGX to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.0057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0071 to the December average rate of 0.0063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0073 was down 7.13% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0079, 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 36 ETB
2014 Average 38 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 28 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.15 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0072
0.0056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to ETB 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 0.0069, compared to 0.0060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 0.0005 ETB (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0059). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ETB (High: 0.0057 / Low: 0.0057).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0071) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0077), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-7.34%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0071
2014 Avg (January) 0.0077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0073 0.0070 0.0071
February 0.0071 0.0070 0.0071
March 0.0070 0.0067 0.0069
April 0.0069 0.0068 0.0068
May 0.0069 0.0067 0.0068
June 0.0067 0.0063 0.0065
July 0.0064 0.0059 0.0062
August 0.0061 0.0057 0.0059
September 0.0057 0.0057 0.0057
October 0.0059 0.0057 0.0058
November 0.0063 0.0059 0.0062
December 0.0064 0.0061 0.0063