YEARLY HIGH
102.2941 UGX
YEARLY LOW
81.1627 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
89.5445 UGX

2011 GMD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GMD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 102.2941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 81.1627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.1314 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.0229 to the December average rate of 84.6484, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 102.2941 was up 19.59% compared to the 2010 peak of 85.5362, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 511,471 UGX
2010 Average 394,700 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 405,814 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105,656.84 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

100.5887
82.1214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 85.9570, compared to 93.1321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.1751 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 85.9570
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 93.1321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 14.6475 UGX (High: 102.2941 / Low: 87.6466). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8925 UGX (High: 88.4209 / Low: 84.5284).

October Spread (Volatile) ±14.6475
May Spread (Stable) ±3.8925

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 8.1504 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 96.5134) against the same month in 2010 (average: 84.2766), the exchange rate shifted by +12.2368 (+14.52%).

2011 Avg (October) 96.5134
2010 Avg (October) 84.2766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 87.3249 81.3439 84.0229
February 86.9098 81.6470 83.6604
March 90.0308 83.9523 86.7577
April 89.0946 84.2774 86.1202
May 88.4209 84.5284 86.2410
June 96.3679 84.2480 88.9396
July 98.6401 90.1697 93.4769
August 102.2477 91.8695 99.0497
September 101.4701 93.5365 96.7409
October 102.2941 87.6466 96.5134
November 90.2685 85.6237 88.3630
December 88.6412 81.1627 84.6484