YEARLY HIGH
0.6494 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.5396 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5820 UGX

2011 SLL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SLL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 0.6494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 0.5396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1098 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5562 to the December average rate of 0.5640, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.6494 was up 10.74% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.5865, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,247 UGX
2010 Average 2,756 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,698 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 549.17 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.6432
0.5398
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.5568, compared to 0.6073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.0693 UGX (High: 0.6483 / Low: 0.5790). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 UGX (High: 0.5574 / Low: 0.5480).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0693
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

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 0.0379 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 0.6310) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.5680), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0630 (+11.10%).

2011 Avg (August) 0.6310
2010 Avg (August) 0.5680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5714 0.5445 0.5562
February 0.5683 0.5413 0.5540
March 0.5689 0.5544 0.5630
April 0.5542 0.5396 0.5484
May 0.5574 0.5480 0.5520
June 0.6150 0.5512 0.5669
July 0.6004 0.5837 0.5947
August 0.6494 0.5982 0.6310
September 0.6485 0.6195 0.6346
October 0.6483 0.5790 0.6286
November 0.5989 0.5769 0.5907
December 0.5869 0.5445 0.5640