YEARLY HIGH
0.1965 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.1255 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1539 MWK

2015 UGX to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the UGX to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 0.1255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0711 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1621 to the December average rate of 0.1852, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1965 was up 8.40% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1813, 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 983 MWK
2014 Average 806 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 627 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 355.33 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1901
0.1306
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to MWK 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 0.1505, compared to 0.1573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0234 MWK (High: 0.1965 / Low: 0.1732). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 MWK (High: 0.1536 / Low: 0.1513).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0234
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.1852) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1739), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0113 (+6.50%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.1852
2014 Avg (December) 0.1739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1698 0.1590 0.1621
February 0.1605 0.1515 0.1566
March 0.1558 0.1477 0.1506
April 0.1500 0.1467 0.1484
May 0.1488 0.1439 0.1470
June 0.1455 0.1323 0.1381
July 0.1408 0.1255 0.1356
August 0.1562 0.1348 0.1497
September 0.1536 0.1513 0.1528
October 0.1574 0.1489 0.1521
November 0.1788 0.1567 0.1685
December 0.1965 0.1732 0.1852