YEARLY HIGH
671.7880 UGX
YEARLY LOW
531.7438 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
587.3935 UGX

2011 VEF to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the VEF to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 671.7880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 531.7438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 140.0442 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 542.1008 to the December average rate of 570.6866, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 671.7880 was down 25.00% compared to the 2010 peak of 895.7742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,358,940 UGX
2010 Average 2,597,811 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,658,719 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 700,220.95 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

666.7020
530.7734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to UGX 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 554.3291, compared to 620.4579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 66.1288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 554.3291
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 620.4579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 70.5137 UGX (High: 671.7880 / Low: 601.2742). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1824 UGX (High: 558.8337 / Low: 553.6513).

October Spread (Volatile) ±70.5137
May Spread (Stable) ±5.1824

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 51.4239 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -51.4239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 652.0407) against the same month in 2010 (average: 527.4455), the exchange rate shifted by +124.5952 (+23.62%).

2011 Avg (October) 652.0407
2010 Avg (October) 527.4455

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 557.0864 531.7438 542.1008
February 555.1099 537.0922 546.3823
March 565.2373 551.5010 558.1879
April 555.6191 542.5629 552.1597
May 558.8337 553.6513 556.2171
June 623.1992 555.9974 570.9266
July 608.6652 591.4790 602.6030
August 658.4286 608.4348 641.4258
September 669.7958 646.5154 655.3746
October 671.7880 601.2742 652.0407
November 613.5529 583.0097 600.6168
December 593.7371 550.1929 570.6866