2014 USD to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 USD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the USD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 2782.6983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 2452.2367.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 330.4617 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2500.8749 to the December average rate of 2766.0858, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2782.6983 was up 2.37% compared to the 2013 peak of 2718.3403, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
USD to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2522.4616, compared to 2672.3595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 149.8979 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 86.1050 UGX (High: 2777.6833 / Low: 2691.5783). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 29.6467 UGX (High: 2782.6983 / Low: 2753.0517).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 32.2019 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 2766.0858) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2512.7230), the exchange rate shifted by +253.3628 (+10.08%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2530.5667 | 2473.2950 | 2500.8749 |
| February | 2527.4183 | 2452.2367 | 2468.6731 |
| March | 2565.6667 | 2510.3733 | 2532.8784 |
| April | 2563.7000 | 2510.2833 | 2526.6997 |
| May | 2548.8517 | 2518.4733 | 2529.7215 |
| June | 2608.7150 | 2545.7750 | 2575.9219 |
| July | 2666.1000 | 2591.3167 | 2631.1004 |
| August | 2622.7367 | 2592.7000 | 2610.0162 |
| September | 2652.1100 | 2601.4567 | 2618.6997 |
| October | 2714.3700 | 2644.7483 | 2675.6724 |
| November | 2777.6833 | 2691.5783 | 2732.5825 |
| December | 2782.6983 | 2753.0517 | 2766.0858 |