YEARLY HIGH
2087.7030 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1542.9283 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1794.7001 UGX

2011 BAM to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BAM to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 2087.7030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1542.9283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 544.7747 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1590.0824 to the December average rate of 1650.8747, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2087.7030 was up 25.40% compared to the 2010 peak of 1664.7932, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,438,515 UGX
2010 Average 7,376,930 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 7,714,641 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,723,873.54 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2060.7580
1547.2937
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 1707.7145, compared to 1881.6858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 173.9713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1707.7145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1881.6858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was June, with a trading range of 212.9372 UGX (High: 1971.4280 / Low: 1758.4908). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 60.2526 UGX (High: 1664.5208 / Low: 1604.2682).

June Spread (Volatile) ±212.9372
February Spread (Stable) ±60.2526

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 174.6357 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -174.6357

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 2017.9693) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1468.7948), the exchange rate shifted by +549.1745 (+37.39%).

2011 Avg (August) 2017.9693
2010 Avg (August) 1468.7948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1635.2260 1542.9283 1590.0824
February 1664.5208 1604.2682 1636.3470
March 1748.2652 1672.5313 1715.6278
April 1805.0502 1721.5524 1750.9488
May 1809.6418 1708.0703 1750.6798
June 1971.4280 1758.4908 1802.6012
July 1924.3155 1847.2837 1889.1966
August 2087.7030 1910.1318 2017.9693
September 2064.6290 1936.2928 1981.8635
October 2031.3846 1841.4663 1962.4231
November 1854.5880 1722.8723 1787.7874
December 1759.0056 1570.6241 1650.8747