YEARLY HIGH
0.0126 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0096 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0109 MUR

2015 UGX to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the UGX to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.0126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 2, dropping to 0.0096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0113 to the December average rate of 0.0107, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0126 was up 1.86% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0124, 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 63 MUR
2014 Average 59 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 48 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.13 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0124
0.0094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to MUR 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 0.0116, compared to 0.0102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.0010 MUR (High: 0.0126 / Low: 0.0116). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MUR (High: 0.0097 / Low: 0.0096).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.0121) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0119), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+1.78%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.0121
2014 Avg (March) 0.0119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0115 0.0111 0.0113
February 0.0117 0.0114 0.0116
March 0.0126 0.0116 0.0121
April 0.0122 0.0116 0.0121
May 0.0118 0.0115 0.0116
June 0.0116 0.0106 0.0110
July 0.0109 0.0101 0.0106
August 0.0103 0.0096 0.0100
September 0.0097 0.0096 0.0097
October 0.0101 0.0096 0.0098
November 0.0109 0.0101 0.0105
December 0.0110 0.0105 0.0107