YEARLY HIGH
101.9250 UGX
YEARLY LOW
74.9900 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
88.2484 UGX

2011 MUR to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MUR to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 31, valuing the pair at 101.9250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 74.9900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.9350 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.3616 to the December average rate of 84.0278, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 101.9250 was up 30.38% compared to the 2010 peak of 78.1736, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 509,625 UGX
2010 Average 355,611 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 374,950 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 134,675.18 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

101.0106
75.2117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 83.2425, compared to 93.2544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 83.2425
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 93.2544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was June, with a trading range of 10.2991 UGX (High: 95.6149 / Low: 85.3158). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3338 UGX (High: 81.3636 / Low: 78.0298).

June Spread (Volatile) ±10.2991
February Spread (Stable) ±3.3338

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 7.5696 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.5696

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 98.8607) against the same month in 2010 (average: 73.7561), the exchange rate shifted by +25.1045 (+34.04%).

2011 Avg (August) 98.8607
2010 Avg (August) 73.7561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 79.8296 74.9900 77.3616
February 81.3636 78.0298 79.8476
March 85.4024 81.2479 83.5051
April 87.6918 83.4330 85.4844
May 87.6918 84.0269 85.7587
June 95.6149 85.3158 87.4974
July 93.8849 89.5814 92.1293
August 101.9250 93.4114 98.8607
September 101.1764 96.2694 98.7839
October 99.5567 89.4582 96.6470
November 91.0660 86.6884 89.0774
December 88.2171 80.9061 84.0278