YEARLY HIGH
0.0774 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.0583 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0670 YER

2015 UGX to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the UGX to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 0.0583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0192 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0754 to the December average rate of 0.0640, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0774 was down 11.72% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0877, 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 387 YER
2014 Average 414 YER
Yearly Trough Low 291 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.77 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0771
0.0570
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to YER 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 0.0724, compared to 0.0616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0724
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.0050 YER (High: 0.0702 / Low: 0.0652). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 YER (High: 0.0589 / Low: 0.0584).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0754) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0860), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0106 (-12.31%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0754
2014 Avg (January) 0.0860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0774 0.0741 0.0754
February 0.0752 0.0742 0.0749
March 0.0744 0.0711 0.0730
April 0.0723 0.0715 0.0718
May 0.0720 0.0703 0.0715
June 0.0702 0.0652 0.0675
July 0.0659 0.0609 0.0642
August 0.0628 0.0588 0.0607
September 0.0589 0.0584 0.0587
October 0.0609 0.0583 0.0591
November 0.0641 0.0605 0.0628
December 0.0653 0.0623 0.0640