YEARLY HIGH
402.8348 UGX
YEARLY LOW
281.4610 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
349.6097 UGX

2011 LSL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LSL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 2, valuing the pair at 402.8348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 281.4610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 121.3738 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 337.4793 to the December average rate of 299.6015, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 402.8348 was up 14.38% compared to the 2010 peak of 352.1751, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,014,174 UGX
2010 Average 1,492,718 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,407,305 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 606,869.23 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

398.3338
290.6258
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 345.6115, compared to 353.6080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.9965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 345.6115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 353.6080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 39.7576 UGX (High: 402.8348 / Low: 363.0773). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.1748 UGX (High: 353.5115 / Low: 339.3368).

September Spread (Volatile) ±39.7576
March Spread (Stable) ±14.1748

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 37.5043 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -37.5043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2011: 379.5350) against the same month in 2010 (average: 315.4077), the exchange rate shifted by +64.1273 (+20.33%).

2011 Avg (September) 379.5350
2010 Avg (September) 315.4077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 352.1751 318.4395 337.4793
February 338.3332 319.7087 326.5986
March 353.5115 339.3368 346.5105
April 358.4881 344.2976 352.0088
May 362.5077 341.3662 349.3234
June 390.6721 351.2984 361.7482
July 389.4037 371.2740 381.5530
August 397.4338 380.6981 389.3582
September 402.8348 363.0773 379.5350
October 368.3608 329.5598 354.5523
November 332.7096 298.6943 317.0480
December 315.3721 281.4610 299.6015