2015 USD to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 USD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the USD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 3693.0867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 2777.9850.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 915.1017 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2851.6308 to the December average rate of 3360.5682, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 3693.0867 was up 32.72% compared to the 2014 peak of 2782.6983, 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 2015.
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 2975.6259, compared to 3497.1411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 521.5152 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 268.0933 UGX (High: 3531.4267 / Low: 3263.3333). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 30.2517 UGX (High: 3005.2517 / Low: 2975.0000).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 217.3324 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 3641.3340) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2675.6724), the exchange rate shifted by +965.6616 (+36.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2901.4767 | 2777.9850 | 2851.6308 |
| February | 2897.3300 | 2861.9850 | 2871.0190 |
| March | 3022.7350 | 2890.6667 | 2945.4063 |
| April | 3005.2517 | 2975.0000 | 2993.1598 |
| May | 3056.6667 | 2986.8950 | 3006.6187 |
| June | 3299.2333 | 3063.3333 | 3185.9207 |
| July | 3531.4267 | 3263.3333 | 3349.4108 |
| August | 3653.7000 | 3427.7917 | 3543.4133 |
| September | 3683.4067 | 3650.7467 | 3664.1188 |
| October | 3693.0867 | 3535.2167 | 3641.3340 |
| November | 3553.6667 | 3353.3333 | 3424.0016 |
| December | 3448.0000 | 3292.1583 | 3360.5682 |