YEARLY HIGH
1319.8024 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1114.7904 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1218.2763 UGX

2010 GEL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the GEL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1319.8024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 1114.7904.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 205.0120 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1130.7497 to the December average rate of 1307.2720, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,599,012 UGX
Yearly Average 6,091,382 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 5,573,952 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,025,060.00 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1324.9242
1113.0975
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 1180.0135, compared to 1256.5392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 76.5257 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1180.0135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1256.5392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 132.1360 UGX (High: 1263.5063 / Low: 1131.3703). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.6883 UGX (High: 1319.8024 / Low: 1300.1142).

May Spread (Volatile) ±132.1360
December Spread (Stable) ±19.6883

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 18.6867 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.6867

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 1307.2720.

2010 Avg (December) 1307.2720
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1144.2082 1114.7904 1130.7497
February 1178.8473 1117.9294 1153.1262
March 1230.7851 1183.9988 1204.1516
April 1198.6306 1170.9606 1185.4649
May 1263.5063 1131.3703 1187.8789
June 1253.0039 1183.2998 1218.7095
July 1237.8029 1212.9061 1226.2989
August 1232.5077 1194.9844 1211.8130
September 1249.5053 1213.1723 1229.4604
October 1289.5645 1243.0532 1262.8028
November 1310.1404 1287.8692 1301.5878
December 1319.8024 1300.1142 1307.2720