YEARLY HIGH
0.3597 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.2844 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3145 UGX

2011 LAK to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LAK to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 0.3597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.2844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0753 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2891 to the December average rate of 0.3066, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3597 was up 24.22% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.2896, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,799 UGX
2010 Average 1,319 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,422 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 376.48 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3581
0.2828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.2961, compared to 0.3330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0369 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.0375 UGX (High: 0.3597 / Low: 0.3222). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 UGX (High: 0.2997 / Low: 0.2960).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0375
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0275 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.3498) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.2816), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0682 (+24.22%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.3498
2010 Avg (October) 0.2816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2980 0.2844 0.2891
February 0.2969 0.2861 0.2913
March 0.3009 0.2937 0.2979
April 0.2969 0.2892 0.2950
May 0.2997 0.2960 0.2976
June 0.3328 0.2969 0.3057
July 0.3273 0.3161 0.3231
August 0.3530 0.3259 0.3443
September 0.3597 0.3470 0.3518
October 0.3597 0.3222 0.3498
November 0.3285 0.3133 0.3223
December 0.3192 0.2953 0.3066