YEARLY HIGH
0.2841 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.2072 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2401 UGX

2011 IRR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the IRR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 0.2841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.2072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0769 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2245 to the December average rate of 0.2275, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.2841 was up 24.33% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.2285, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,420 UGX
2010 Average 1,082 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,036 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 384.36 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.2677
0.2206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.2270, compared to 0.2532 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.0647 UGX (High: 0.2791 / Low: 0.2145). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 UGX (High: 0.2287 / Low: 0.2247).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0647
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0321 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.2596) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.2208), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0388 (+17.57%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.2596
2010 Avg (November) 0.2208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2304 0.2207 0.2245
February 0.2306 0.2224 0.2267
March 0.2356 0.2294 0.2321
April 0.2288 0.2235 0.2272
May 0.2287 0.2247 0.2267
June 0.2510 0.2072 0.2249
July 0.2478 0.2388 0.2444
August 0.2669 0.2478 0.2605
September 0.2678 0.2593 0.2638
October 0.2726 0.2407 0.2633
November 0.2841 0.2329 0.2596
December 0.2791 0.2145 0.2275