2011 MRO to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 MRO to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the MRO to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 26, valuing the pair at 10.2732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 8.1794.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0938 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3108 to the December average rate of 8.5607, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 10.2732 was up 22.48% compared to the 2010 peak of 8.3876, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MRO based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
MRO to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.5919, compared to 9.4514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8596 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 1.0991 UGX (High: 10.1230 / Low: 9.0239). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2395 UGX (High: 8.9598 / Low: 8.7203).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6923 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 9.9146) against the same month in 2010 (average: 7.8569), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0577 (+26.19%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.4380 | 8.1868 | 8.3108 |
| February | 8.4706 | 8.1794 | 8.3268 |
| March | 8.7113 | 8.2858 | 8.4976 |
| April | 8.7737 | 8.2659 | 8.6271 |
| May | 8.9598 | 8.7203 | 8.8025 |
| June | 9.7557 | 8.7086 | 8.9864 |
| July | 9.5587 | 9.2768 | 9.4010 |
| August | 10.2732 | 9.4591 | 9.9146 |
| September | 10.1766 | 9.8182 | 10.0207 |
| October | 10.1230 | 9.0239 | 9.7520 |
| November | 9.3043 | 8.7860 | 9.0597 |
| December | 8.8963 | 8.2676 | 8.5607 |