YEARLY HIGH
4626.3105 UGX
YEARLY LOW
3579.8741 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
4045.2726 UGX

2011 GIP to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GIP to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 4626.3105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 3579.8741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1046.4364 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3670.9893 to the December average rate of 3827.2446, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 4626.3105 was up 24.36% compared to the 2010 peak of 3720.1790, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,131,552 UGX
2010 Average 16,839,457 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 17,899,370 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,232,181.86 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

4590.3941
3587.4070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 3848.8365, compared to 4241.7087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 392.8722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3848.8365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4241.7087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 396.2733 UGX (High: 4537.1821 / Low: 4140.9088). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 107.5231 UGX (High: 3944.4572 / Low: 3836.9341).

October Spread (Volatile) ±396.2733
March Spread (Stable) ±107.5231

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 335.7921 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -335.7921

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 4506.8118) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3488.9996), the exchange rate shifted by +1017.8122 (+29.17%).

2011 Avg (August) 4506.8118
2010 Avg (August) 3488.9996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3828.1571 3579.8741 3670.9893
February 3862.8886 3715.8605 3783.9699
March 3944.4572 3836.9341 3871.4893
April 3967.3912 3795.0170 3883.4209
May 3970.3304 3844.5927 3908.0958
June 4290.6651 3909.7089 3975.0541
July 4264.8316 4079.6999 4175.5412
August 4626.3105 4282.4859 4506.8118
September 4577.4698 4363.6051 4450.3663
October 4537.1821 4140.9088 4413.0403
November 4213.8478 3918.1922 4077.2482
December 4004.5562 3663.4424 3827.2446