YEARLY HIGH
0.0015 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0009 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0012 GHS

2014 UGX to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the UGX to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 0.0015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0010 to the December average rate of 0.0012, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0015 was up 57.16% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0009, 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 7 GHS
2013 Average 4 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 5 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.80 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0014
0.0009
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to GHS 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 0.0011, compared to 0.0013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0011
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0002 GHS (High: 0.0015 / Low: 0.0012). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GHS (High: 0.0012 / Low: 0.0012).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2014: 0.0014) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0008), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+70.22%).

2014 Avg (August) 0.0014
2013 Avg (August) 0.0008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0010 0.0009 0.0010
February 0.0010 0.0010 0.0010
March 0.0011 0.0010 0.0010
April 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
May 0.0012 0.0011 0.0012
June 0.0013 0.0012 0.0012
July 0.0013 0.0012 0.0013
August 0.0015 0.0013 0.0014
September 0.0015 0.0012 0.0014
October 0.0012 0.0012 0.0012
November 0.0012 0.0012 0.0012
December 0.0012 0.0012 0.0012