YEARLY HIGH
2.0634 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1.6700 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9175 UGX

2010 BIF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BIF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.0634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.6700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3934 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6962 to the December average rate of 2.0317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,317 UGX
Yearly Average 9,587 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 8,350 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,966.98 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

2.0652
1.6626
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 1.8361, compared to 1.9988 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1627 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9988

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.1432 UGX (High: 1.9841 / Low: 1.8408). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0236 UGX (High: 2.0336 / Low: 2.0100).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1432
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0236

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0290 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 2.0317.

2010 Avg (December) 2.0317
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7198 1.6700 1.6962
February 1.7985 1.7109 1.7600
March 1.8847 1.7932 1.8295
April 1.8487 1.8177 1.8273
May 1.9841 1.8408 1.9163
June 2.0110 1.9415 1.9876
July 2.0169 1.9586 1.9932
August 1.9934 1.9347 1.9642
September 2.0053 1.9658 1.9891
October 2.0255 1.9766 1.9965
November 2.0336 2.0100 2.0183
December 2.0634 2.0097 2.0317