YEARLY HIGH
9.1909 STD
YEARLY LOW
7.6001 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4061 STD

2010 UGX to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the UGX to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 9.1909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 7.6001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5907 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4726 to the December average rate of 8.0562, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45,954 STD
Yearly Average 42,031 STD
Yearly Trough Low 38,001 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,953.74 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

8.9756
7.6916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to STD 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 8.6247, compared to 8.1876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was June, with a trading range of 1.0883 STD (High: 9.1909 / Low: 8.1025). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2333 STD (High: 8.7206 / Low: 8.4873).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.0883
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2333

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5576 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for June 2010 is 8.8686.

2010 Avg (June) 8.8686
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5791 8.3165 8.4726
February 9.0102 8.4288 8.7508
March 8.8802 8.4491 8.6852
April 8.7206 8.4873 8.6543
May 8.6340 8.0007 8.3167
June 9.1909 8.1025 8.8686
July 8.7162 8.3605 8.5523
August 8.6800 8.3407 8.5371
September 8.6030 7.9889 8.3562
October 7.9712 7.6659 7.7986
November 8.1561 7.6001 7.8249
December 8.1393 7.8977 8.0562