YEARLY HIGH
40.2210 UGX
YEARLY LOW
31.7339 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.0191 UGX

2011 LRD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LRD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 40.2210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 31.7339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4871 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.5074 to the December average rate of 34.0073, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 40.2210 was up 16.63% compared to the 2010 peak of 34.4871, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 201,105 UGX
2010 Average 154,010 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 158,670 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,435.45 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

39.8663
31.7331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 33.0508, compared to 36.9873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.0508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.9873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 4.1562 UGX (High: 39.7969 / Low: 35.6407). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8295 UGX (High: 33.6521 / Low: 32.8226).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.1562
May Spread (Stable) ±0.8295

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 2.7488 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7488

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2011: 39.1885) against the same month in 2010 (average: 31.5747), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6138 (+24.11%).

2011 Avg (September) 39.1885
2010 Avg (September) 31.5747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.1901 31.7339 32.5074
February 33.1120 31.8376 32.4109
March 33.7958 32.6672 33.2585
April 33.3444 32.4706 33.0382
May 33.6521 32.8226 33.1724
June 36.6818 33.0236 33.9174
July 36.2032 35.0432 35.6972
August 39.2062 36.0594 38.1433
September 40.2210 38.3441 39.1885
October 39.7969 35.6407 38.8182
November 36.6760 34.9918 36.0694
December 35.9192 32.5856 34.0073