YEARLY HIGH
0.2498 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.1935 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2214 RWF

2015 UGX to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the UGX to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.2498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.1935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0563 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2425 to the December average rate of 0.2220, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2498 was down 9.76% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.2768, 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 1,249 RWF
2014 Average 1,319 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 967 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 281.67 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2472
0.1909
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to RWF 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 0.2337, compared to 0.2091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2337
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0175 RWF (High: 0.2120 / Low: 0.1945). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 RWF (High: 0.2422 / Low: 0.2382).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0175
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.2425) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2715), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0290 (-10.69%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.2425
2014 Avg (January) 0.2715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2498 0.2371 0.2425
February 0.2422 0.2382 0.2404
March 0.2440 0.2317 0.2360
April 0.2336 0.2293 0.2314
May 0.2324 0.2253 0.2299
June 0.2253 0.2159 0.2219
July 0.2221 0.2057 0.2157
August 0.2120 0.1945 0.2031
September 0.1996 0.1935 0.1956
October 0.2108 0.1938 0.2007
November 0.2223 0.2096 0.2176
December 0.2252 0.2163 0.2220