YEARLY HIGH
0.5988 BIF
YEARLY LOW
0.4846 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5233 BIF

2010 UGX to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the UGX to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.5988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1142 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5896 to the December average rate of 0.4922, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,994 BIF
Yearly Average 2,616 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,423 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 570.85 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.5994
0.4825
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to BIF 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 0.5462, compared to 0.5004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0458 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5462
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0392 BIF (High: 0.5432 / Low: 0.5040). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 BIF (High: 0.4975 / Low: 0.4918).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0392
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2010. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0251 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 0.5896.

2010 Avg (January) 0.5896
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5988 0.5815 0.5896
February 0.5845 0.5560 0.5683
March 0.5576 0.5306 0.5467
April 0.5501 0.5409 0.5473
May 0.5432 0.5040 0.5222
June 0.5151 0.4973 0.5032
July 0.5106 0.4958 0.5017
August 0.5169 0.5017 0.5092
September 0.5087 0.4987 0.5027
October 0.5059 0.4937 0.5009
November 0.4975 0.4918 0.4955
December 0.4976 0.4846 0.4922