YEARLY HIGH
0.3981 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.3084 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3516 KRW

2015 UGX to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the UGX to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.3981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 0.3084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0896 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3820 to the December average rate of 0.3491, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.3981 was down 9.13% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.4381, 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 1,990 KRW
2014 Average 2,029 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,542 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 448.24 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.3904
0.3078
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to KRW 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 0.3699, compared to 0.3332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 0.0299 KRW (High: 0.3512 / Low: 0.3213). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 KRW (High: 0.3658 / Low: 0.3602).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0299
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.3820) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.4263), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0443 (-10.39%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.3820
2014 Avg (January) 0.4263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3981 0.3727 0.3820
February 0.3879 0.3796 0.3835
March 0.3893 0.3709 0.3781
April 0.3695 0.3563 0.3629
May 0.3658 0.3602 0.3632
June 0.3635 0.3342 0.3498
July 0.3512 0.3213 0.3420
August 0.3409 0.3235 0.3326
September 0.3280 0.3197 0.3237
October 0.3215 0.3084 0.3147
November 0.3469 0.3200 0.3372
December 0.3567 0.3432 0.3491