YEARLY HIGH
0.2138 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.1567 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1842 XOF

2015 UGX to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the UGX to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.2138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 0.1567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0572 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1978 to the December average rate of 0.1796, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2138 was up 8.41% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1972, 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 1,069 XOF
2014 Average 952 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 783 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 285.93 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2104
0.1550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to XOF 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 0.1978, compared to 0.1706 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1978
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1706

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0204 XOF (High: 0.1961 / Low: 0.1757). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 XOF (High: 0.1606 / Low: 0.1582).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0204
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.2057) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1874), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0183 (+9.77%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.2057
2014 Avg (March) 0.1874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2053 0.1931 0.1978
February 0.2027 0.2000 0.2013
March 0.2138 0.2012 0.2057
April 0.2076 0.1959 0.2029
May 0.1990 0.1920 0.1955
June 0.1961 0.1757 0.1837
July 0.1826 0.1681 0.1780
August 0.1744 0.1572 0.1665
September 0.1606 0.1582 0.1596
October 0.1696 0.1567 0.1610
November 0.1857 0.1676 0.1790
December 0.1861 0.1735 0.1796