YEARLY HIGH
0.0334 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0260 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0295 BDT

2011 UGX to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the UGX to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.0334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.0260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0305 to the December average rate of 0.0320, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0334 was down 8.10% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0364, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 167 BDT
2010 Average 160 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 130 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.14 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0325
0.0260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to BDT 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 0.0304, compared to 0.0285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0304
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.0033 BDT (High: 0.0334 / Low: 0.0302). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BDT (High: 0.0308 / Low: 0.0305).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.0320) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0306), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+4.45%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.0320
2010 Avg (December) 0.0306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0309 0.0297 0.0305
February 0.0309 0.0298 0.0303
March 0.0303 0.0295 0.0300
April 0.0313 0.0305 0.0307
May 0.0308 0.0305 0.0307
June 0.0309 0.0277 0.0302
July 0.0293 0.0285 0.0288
August 0.0287 0.0260 0.0270
September 0.0271 0.0261 0.0265
October 0.0293 0.0262 0.0271
November 0.0306 0.0290 0.0297
December 0.0334 0.0302 0.0320