YEARLY HIGH
0.3670 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.3234 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3469 KPW

2014 UGX to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the UGX to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.3670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.3234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0436 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3599 to the December average rate of 0.3254, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3670 was up 1.85% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3604, 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 1,835 KPW
2013 Average 1,741 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,617 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 217.92 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3685
0.3215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to KPW 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 0.3569, compared to 0.3370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3569
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 0.0109 KPW (High: 0.3670 / Low: 0.3561). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 KPW (High: 0.3269 / Low: 0.3234).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 0.3646) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3384), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0261 (+7.73%).

2014 Avg (February) 0.3646
2013 Avg (February) 0.3384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3639 0.3557 0.3599
February 0.3670 0.3561 0.3646
March 0.3585 0.3508 0.3553
April 0.3585 0.3511 0.3562
May 0.3574 0.3531 0.3558
June 0.3535 0.3450 0.3494
July 0.3473 0.3376 0.3421
August 0.3471 0.3432 0.3448
September 0.3460 0.3394 0.3437
October 0.3403 0.3316 0.3364
November 0.3344 0.3240 0.3294
December 0.3269 0.3234 0.3254