YEARLY HIGH
28.9013 UGX
YEARLY LOW
25.1184 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.4895 UGX

2010 KES to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the KES to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 28.9013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 25.1184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7828 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.5345 to the December average rate of 28.6196, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 144,506 UGX
Yearly Average 137,447 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 125,592 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,914.21 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

28.9281
25.2260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 26.8765, compared to 28.1025 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.8765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.1025

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was March, with a trading range of 1.2510 UGX (High: 27.7822 / Low: 26.5312). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3030 UGX (High: 28.6301 / Low: 28.3271).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2510
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3030

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1385 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 28.6196.

2010 Avg (December) 28.6196
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.8723 25.1184 25.5345
February 26.6220 25.5683 26.0566
March 27.7822 26.5312 27.0234
April 27.3889 26.8141 26.9782
May 28.2434 27.2289 27.7464
June 28.2331 27.6610 27.9199
July 28.0096 27.6391 27.7813
August 27.9678 27.4721 27.7190
September 28.1144 27.6013 27.8734
October 28.4188 27.7749 28.0949
November 28.6301 28.3271 28.5268
December 28.9013 28.4721 28.6196