YEARLY HIGH
0.3240 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.2437 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2803 KPW

2015 UGX to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the UGX to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 0.2437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0803 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3157 to the December average rate of 0.2678, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.3240 was down 11.73% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3670, 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 1,620 KPW
2014 Average 1,734 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,218 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 401.51 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.3227
0.2386
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 0.3029, compared to 0.2577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2577

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0210 KPW (High: 0.2938 / Low: 0.2728). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 KPW (High: 0.2465 / Low: 0.2444).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0210
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0167 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.3157) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3599), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0442 (-12.29%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.3157
2014 Avg (January) 0.3599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3240 0.3102 0.3157
February 0.3145 0.3106 0.3135
March 0.3113 0.2977 0.3056
April 0.3026 0.2994 0.3007
May 0.3013 0.2945 0.2993
June 0.2938 0.2728 0.2827
July 0.2758 0.2548 0.2688
August 0.2626 0.2463 0.2541
September 0.2465 0.2444 0.2456
October 0.2546 0.2437 0.2472
November 0.2684 0.2532 0.2629
December 0.2734 0.2610 0.2678