YEARLY HIGH
0.0133 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0098 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0114 MUR

2011 UGX to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the UGX to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 31, dropping to 0.0098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0129 to the December average rate of 0.0119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0133 was down 15.99% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0159, 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 67 MUR
2010 Average 71 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 49 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.62 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0132
0.0098
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to MUR 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 0.0120, compared to 0.0108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0120
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was June, with a trading range of 0.0013 MUR (High: 0.0117 / Low: 0.0105). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MUR (High: 0.0119 / Low: 0.0114).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0129) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0154), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-15.79%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0129
2010 Avg (January) 0.0154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0133 0.0125 0.0129
February 0.0128 0.0123 0.0125
March 0.0123 0.0117 0.0120
April 0.0120 0.0114 0.0117
May 0.0119 0.0114 0.0117
June 0.0117 0.0105 0.0114
July 0.0112 0.0107 0.0109
August 0.0107 0.0098 0.0101
September 0.0104 0.0099 0.0101
October 0.0112 0.0100 0.0104
November 0.0115 0.0110 0.0112
December 0.0124 0.0113 0.0119