YEARLY HIGH
0.4708 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.3814 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4123 CDF

2010 UGX to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the UGX to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.4708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0894 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4619 to the December average rate of 0.3903, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,354 CDF
Yearly Average 2,062 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,907 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 446.87 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.4690
0.3831
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to CDF 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 0.4302, compared to 0.3945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4302
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0403 CDF (High: 0.4298 / Low: 0.3896). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 CDF (High: 0.3968 / Low: 0.3911).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0403
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 0.4619.

2010 Avg (January) 0.4619
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4708 0.4535 0.4619
February 0.4626 0.4425 0.4506
March 0.4458 0.4237 0.4365
April 0.4295 0.4129 0.4264
May 0.4298 0.3896 0.4128
June 0.4018 0.3895 0.3927
July 0.3986 0.3899 0.3947
August 0.4089 0.3928 0.3994
September 0.3979 0.3885 0.3915
October 0.4044 0.3911 0.3972
November 0.3968 0.3911 0.3938
December 0.3993 0.3814 0.3903