2014 WST to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1173.9039 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1049.6874 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1112.4769 UGX

2014 WST to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 13, valuing the pair at 1173.9039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 1049.6874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 124.2165 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1073.0050 to the December average rate of 1151.6101, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1173.9039 was down 1.09% compared to the 2013 peak of 1186.8149, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,869,519 UGX

2013 Average 5,592,143 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 5,248,437 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 621,082.27 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1161.1774

1046.3699

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1090.6456, compared to 1134.3082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 43.6626 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1090.6456

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1134.3082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 52.3888 UGX (High: 1159.8264 / Low: 1107.4376). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.7666 UGX (High: 1157.4004 / Low: 1144.6337).

November Spread (Volatile) ±52.3888

December Spread (Stable) ±12.7666

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 17.0678 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -17.0678

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 1145.8389) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1103.0464), the exchange rate shifted by +42.7925 (+3.88%).

2014 Avg (July) 1145.8389

2013 Avg (July) 1103.0464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1088.2005	1055.5589	1073.0050
February	1081.6071	1049.6874	1055.9372
March	1110.3419	1076.7373	1090.7616
April	1111.4440	1089.6118	1099.4939
May	1118.1269	1097.5620	1105.6681
June	1139.3479	1100.5880	1119.0076
July	1173.9039	1126.3010	1145.8389
August	1136.4092	1120.7505	1129.1236
September	1132.4012	1106.8717	1116.7391
October	1141.5511	1105.9118	1124.2678
November	1159.8264	1107.4376	1138.2698
December	1157.4004	1144.6337	1151.6101