YEARLY HIGH
12.9429 UGX
YEARLY LOW
11.4040 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0809 UGX

2014 YER to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the YER to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 12.9429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 11.4040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5389 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6283 to the December average rate of 12.8655, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 12.9429 was up 2.40% compared to the 2013 peak of 12.6398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,715 UGX
2013 Average 60,151 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 57,020 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,694.73 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

13.0041
11.3416
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 11.7321, compared to 12.4297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6976 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.3998 UGX (High: 12.9182 / Low: 12.5184). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1371 UGX (High: 12.1994 / Low: 12.0623).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3998
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1371

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1481 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 12.8655) against the same month in 2013 (average: 11.6848), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1807 (+10.10%).

2014 Avg (December) 12.8655
2013 Avg (December) 11.6848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.7691 11.4984 11.6283
February 11.7557 11.4040 11.4802
March 11.9344 11.6808 11.7815
April 11.9226 11.6733 11.7550
May 11.8552 11.7131 11.7662
June 12.1342 11.8414 11.9814
July 12.4030 12.0536 12.2385
August 12.1994 12.0623 12.1416
September 12.3349 12.0978 12.1796
October 12.6207 12.2987 12.4429
November 12.9182 12.5184 12.7100
December 12.9429 12.8040 12.8655