YEARLY HIGH
0.0693 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0550 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0620 MWK

2011 UGX to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the UGX to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.0550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0143 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0650 to the December average rate of 0.0670, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0693 was down 9.92% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0769, 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 347 MWK
2010 Average 347 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 275 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.38 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0680
0.0556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to MWK 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 0.0636, compared to 0.0605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0636
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.0071 MWK (High: 0.0647 / Low: 0.0576). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 MWK (High: 0.0638 / Low: 0.0628).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.0670) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0656), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+2.02%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.0670
2010 Avg (December) 0.0656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0663 0.0631 0.0650
February 0.0660 0.0635 0.0647
March 0.0642 0.0626 0.0631
April 0.0652 0.0632 0.0638
May 0.0638 0.0628 0.0633
June 0.0636 0.0568 0.0616
July 0.0598 0.0577 0.0585
August 0.0575 0.0550 0.0566
September 0.0597 0.0563 0.0577
October 0.0647 0.0576 0.0593
November 0.0660 0.0627 0.0639
December 0.0693 0.0647 0.0670