YEARLY HIGH
360.4293 UGX
YEARLY LOW
272.0065 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
312.0000 UGX

2011 MAD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MAD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 360.4293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 272.0065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 88.4228 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 278.6548 to the December average rate of 289.6649, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 360.4293 was up 24.91% compared to the 2010 peak of 288.5423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,802,146 UGX
2010 Average 1,294,418 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 1,360,032 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 442,113.85 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

356.0468
271.6192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 296.5284, compared to 327.4715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.9431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 296.5284
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 327.4715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was June, with a trading range of 36.6879 UGX (High: 340.5666 / Low: 303.8788). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.8514 UGX (High: 290.0089 / Low: 280.1575).

June Spread (Volatile) ±36.6879
February Spread (Stable) ±9.8514

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 30.1287 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -30.1287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 349.0111) against the same month in 2010 (average: 258.8933), the exchange rate shifted by +90.1179 (+34.81%).

2011 Avg (August) 349.0111
2010 Avg (August) 258.8933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 286.0218 272.0065 278.6548
February 290.0089 280.1575 285.4362
March 302.4511 291.2595 298.0004
April 310.5931 298.0034 302.5859
May 311.8401 296.3188 302.9934
June 340.5666 303.8788 311.4999
July 331.8140 320.8590 326.9688
August 360.4293 332.1897 349.0111
September 355.8100 337.4314 344.8828
October 353.0975 320.5121 342.2151
November 323.1648 301.5848 312.0864
December 307.1434 276.1501 289.6649