YEARLY HIGH
0.7268 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.4955 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6052 UGX

2011 PYG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PYG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 0.7268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.4955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2313 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5049 to the December average rate of 0.5532, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.7268 was up 44.42% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.5032, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,634 UGX
2010 Average 2,293 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,477 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,156.27 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.7306
0.4844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.5610, compared to 0.6495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0885 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was June, with a trading range of 0.0792 UGX (High: 0.6713 / Low: 0.5921). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 UGX (High: 0.6039 / Low: 0.5942).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0792
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

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 0.0743 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 0.7101) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.4682), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2419 (+51.67%).

2011 Avg (August) 0.7101
2010 Avg (August) 0.4682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5154 0.4955 0.5049
February 0.5225 0.4987 0.5107
March 0.5848 0.5188 0.5541
April 0.6070 0.5697 0.5858
May 0.6039 0.5942 0.5982
June 0.6713 0.5921 0.6120
July 0.6847 0.6348 0.6575
August 0.7268 0.6840 0.7101
September 0.7234 0.6858 0.7052
October 0.6921 0.6146 0.6726
November 0.6236 0.5728 0.5984
December 0.5747 0.5279 0.5532