YEARLY HIGH
0.0933 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.0741 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0854 YER

2011 UGX to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the UGX to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.0933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 0.0741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0192 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0919 to the December average rate of 0.0882, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0933 was down 14.46% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1090, 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 466 YER
2010 Average 495 YER
Yearly Trough Low 371 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.84 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0935
0.0748
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to YER 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 0.0900, compared to 0.0808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0900
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was June, with a trading range of 0.0092 YER (High: 0.0896 / Low: 0.0804). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 YER (High: 0.0903 / Low: 0.0892).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0919) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1061), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0142 (-13.38%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0919
2010 Avg (January) 0.1061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0933 0.0897 0.0919
February 0.0930 0.0898 0.0913
March 0.0907 0.0884 0.0895
April 0.0919 0.0898 0.0904
May 0.0903 0.0892 0.0897
June 0.0896 0.0804 0.0875
July 0.0847 0.0816 0.0829
August 0.0816 0.0754 0.0776
September 0.0775 0.0746 0.0764
October 0.0827 0.0741 0.0765
November 0.0856 0.0813 0.0831
December 0.0920 0.0841 0.0882