YEARLY HIGH
0.2614 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.2064 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2377 RWF

2011 UGX to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the UGX to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.2614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.2064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0549 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2553 to the December average rate of 0.2448, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.2614 was down 12.65% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.2992, 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 1,307 RWF
2010 Average 1,338 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,032 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 274.68 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.2596
0.2072
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to RWF 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 0.2506, compared to 0.2247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2506
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was June, with a trading range of 0.0268 RWF (High: 0.2502 / Low: 0.2234). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 RWF (High: 0.2513 / Low: 0.2478).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0268
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.2553) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.2952), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0399 (-13.52%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.2553
2010 Avg (January) 0.2952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2614 0.2482 0.2553
February 0.2599 0.2506 0.2544
March 0.2524 0.2458 0.2489
April 0.2557 0.2498 0.2516
May 0.2513 0.2478 0.2496
June 0.2502 0.2234 0.2436
July 0.2349 0.2286 0.2305
August 0.2281 0.2107 0.2164
September 0.2142 0.2067 0.2115
October 0.2306 0.2064 0.2131
November 0.2390 0.2271 0.2320
December 0.2538 0.2349 0.2448