YEARLY HIGH
584.4788 UGX
YEARLY LOW
439.3333 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
512.2311 UGX

2015 VEF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the VEF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 584.4788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 439.3333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 145.1456 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 451.4793 to the December average rate of 531.8126, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 584.4788 was up 32.43% compared to the 2014 peak of 441.3526, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 VEF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,922,394 UGX
2014 Average 2,063,433 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,196,666 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 725,727.80 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

592.6880
438.6421
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to UGX 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 471.0732, compared to 553.3891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 82.3159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 471.0732
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 553.3891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 42.2807 UGX (High: 558.8794 / Low: 516.5987). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6103 UGX (High: 475.6243 / Low: 471.0140).

July Spread (Volatile) ±42.2807
April Spread (Stable) ±4.6103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 34.4510 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -34.4510

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 576.2464) against the same month in 2014 (average: 424.8635), the exchange rate shifted by +151.3829 (+35.63%).

2015 Avg (October) 576.2464
2014 Avg (October) 424.8635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 459.7994 439.3333 451.4793
February 458.2090 452.7153 454.6640
March 478.4184 457.8603 466.4347
April 475.6243 471.0140 473.7396
May 483.9592 472.7282 475.8865
June 522.1537 484.9955 504.2350
July 558.8794 516.5987 530.0034
August 578.0787 542.3348 560.6258
September 582.9561 577.7922 579.8509
October 584.4788 559.3086 576.2464
November 562.5731 530.7870 541.7953
December 546.8624 520.8726 531.8126