YEARLY HIGH
0.1659 UGX
YEARLY LOW
0.1232 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1432 UGX

2011 STD to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the STD to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 26, valuing the pair at 0.1659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.1232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0427 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1267 to the December average rate of 0.1324, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1659 was up 26.05% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1316, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 829 UGX
2010 Average 596 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 616 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 213.42 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1637
0.1233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.1359, compared to 0.1505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1359
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was June, with a trading range of 0.0183 UGX (High: 0.1573 / Low: 0.1391). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 UGX (High: 0.1534 / Low: 0.1483).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0183
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

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 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 0.1604) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1171), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0432 (+36.89%).

2011 Avg (August) 0.1604
2010 Avg (August) 0.1171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1302 0.1232 0.1267
February 0.1330 0.1279 0.1303
March 0.1396 0.1331 0.1367
April 0.1442 0.1341 0.1390
May 0.1442 0.1375 0.1394
June 0.1573 0.1391 0.1435
July 0.1534 0.1483 0.1509
August 0.1659 0.1521 0.1604
September 0.1651 0.1545 0.1602
October 0.1621 0.1474 0.1558
November 0.1492 0.1375 0.1432
December 0.1396 0.1258 0.1324