YEARLY HIGH
26.1820 UGX
YEARLY LOW
20.5917 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.8413 UGX

2011 LKR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LKR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 26.1820. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 20.5917.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5903 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.0125 to the December average rate of 21.5288, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 26.1820 was up 24.54% compared to the 2010 peak of 21.0225, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 130,910 UGX
2010 Average 96,416 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 102,958 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,951.57 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

26.0356
20.5559
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 21.6003, compared to 24.0823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.6003
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.0823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 2.7232 UGX (High: 26.1820 / Low: 23.4588). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2094 UGX (High: 21.8637 / Low: 21.6543).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.7232
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2094

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 2.2462 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2462

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 25.4383) against the same month in 2010 (average: 20.2846), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1538 (+25.41%).

2011 Avg (October) 25.4383
2010 Avg (October) 20.2846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.5972 20.5917 21.0125
February 21.5252 20.8292 21.1789
March 21.9874 21.3937 21.7384
April 21.6894 21.1134 21.5166
May 21.8637 21.6543 21.7684
June 24.4327 21.7697 22.3870
July 23.8843 23.2021 23.6504
August 25.7171 23.8860 25.1051
September 26.0882 25.2568 25.5789
October 26.1820 23.4588 25.4383
November 23.9197 22.2106 23.1921
December 22.3931 20.7424 21.5288