2015 WST to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1434.8825 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1141.7231 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1279.9880 UGX

2015 WST to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the WST to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 1434.8825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 1141.7231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 293.1594 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1167.2785 to the December average rate of 1299.0017, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1434.8825 was up 22.23% compared to the 2014 peak of 1173.9039, 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 7,174,413 UGX

2014 Average 5,564,385 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 5,708,616 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,465,796.95 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1437.6978

1127.3622

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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 1202.2717, compared to 1357.7042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 155.4325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1202.2717

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1357.7042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 109.4338 UGX (High: 1382.0920 / Low: 1272.6581). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.9245 UGX (High: 1215.0438 / Low: 1203.1193).

July Spread (Volatile) ±109.4338

April Spread (Stable) ±11.9245

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, 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 82.4673 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -82.4673

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 1411.8365) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1124.2678), the exchange rate shifted by +287.5688 (+25.58%).

2015 Avg (October) 1411.8365

2014 Avg (October) 1124.2678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1193.8720	1146.4748	1167.2785
February	1167.8511	1141.7231	1153.2235
March	1203.8317	1149.8428	1182.9963
April	1215.0438	1203.1193	1210.3605
May	1231.5130	1202.7711	1222.4632
June	1327.0452	1222.4460	1277.3085
July	1382.0920	1272.6581	1318.8928
August	1415.6838	1340.3839	1381.2600
September	1425.8793	1386.8238	1405.8651
October	1434.8825	1367.4291	1411.8365
November	1395.4592	1294.5544	1329.3692
December	1345.4035	1250.1114	1299.0017