2015 XAF to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 XAF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the XAF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 6.3917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 4.6712.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7204 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0531 to the December average rate of 5.5775, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 6.3917 was up 15.61% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.5286, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
XAF 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 5.0602, compared to 5.8828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8226 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.6248 UGX (High: 6.3592 / Low: 5.7344). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0656 UGX (High: 4.9983 / Low: 4.9327).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6275 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 6.2238) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.1664), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0574 (+20.47%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.1742 | 4.8720 | 5.0531 |
| February | 4.9983 | 4.9327 | 4.9663 |
| March | 4.9641 | 4.6712 | 4.8589 |
| April | 5.0982 | 4.7985 | 4.9245 |
| May | 5.2078 | 5.0217 | 5.1135 |
| June | 5.6979 | 5.0994 | 5.4452 |
| July | 5.9482 | 5.4736 | 5.6172 |
| August | 6.3592 | 5.7344 | 6.0102 |
| September | 6.3309 | 6.2289 | 6.2717 |
| October | 6.3917 | 5.9051 | 6.2238 |
| November | 5.9586 | 5.3930 | 5.5963 |
| December | 5.7647 | 5.3787 | 5.5775 |