YEARLY HIGH
17.1660 UGX
YEARLY LOW
12.9183 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.0480 UGX

2015 YER to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the YER to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 17.1660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 12.9183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2476 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2615 to the December average rate of 15.6235, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 17.1660 was up 32.63% compared to the 2014 peak of 12.9429, 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 85,830 UGX
2014 Average 60,425 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 64,592 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,238.16 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

17.4113
12.8842
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 13.8373, compared to 16.2587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.8373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.2587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 1.2414 UGX (High: 16.4149 / Low: 15.1735). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1423 UGX (High: 13.9764 / Low: 13.8341).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.2414
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1423

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 1.0066 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 16.9284) against the same month in 2014 (average: 12.4429), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4855 (+36.05%).

2015 Avg (October) 16.9284
2014 Avg (October) 12.4429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4899 12.9183 13.2615
February 13.4710 13.3057 13.3492
March 14.0553 13.4402 13.6954
April 13.9764 13.8341 13.9191
May 14.2190 13.8925 13.9825
June 15.3414 14.2494 14.8161
July 16.4149 15.1735 15.5703
August 16.9944 15.9319 16.4741
September 17.1202 16.9722 17.0340
October 17.1660 16.4309 16.9284
November 16.5225 15.5940 15.9218
December 16.0474 15.3072 15.6235