YEARLY HIGH
483.4037 UGX
YEARLY LOW
390.4094 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
424.4501 UGX

2011 EGP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the EGP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 483.4037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 390.4094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 92.9943 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 400.6829 to the December average rate of 407.1897, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 483.4037 was up 19.75% compared to the 2010 peak of 403.6713, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,417,019 UGX
2010 Average 1,932,422 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,952,047 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 464,971.70 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

479.3633
390.9173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 402.7735, compared to 446.1266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 43.3531 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 402.7735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 446.1266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 50.6070 UGX (High: 483.4037 / Low: 432.7968). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9901 UGX (High: 403.7895 / Low: 398.7994).

October Spread (Volatile) ±50.6070
May Spread (Stable) ±4.9901

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 38.1933 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -38.1933

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 469.3425) against the same month in 2010 (average: 395.6414), the exchange rate shifted by +73.7011 (+18.63%).

2011 Avg (October) 469.3425
2010 Avg (October) 395.6414

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 410.8079 390.4094 400.6829
February 405.5588 390.8566 399.2870
March 409.4024 401.4773 404.6350
April 402.1508 390.6855 398.2878
May 403.7895 398.7994 401.5589
June 448.3961 400.7563 412.1896
July 438.7285 425.5909 434.5987
August 474.9617 439.6454 462.4867
September 481.5482 464.4325 471.9928
October 483.4037 432.7968 469.3425
November 441.5220 417.3603 431.1492
December 424.4044 392.1079 407.1897