YEARLY HIGH
13.4939 UGX
YEARLY LOW
10.7209 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.7659 UGX

2011 YER to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the YER to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 13.4939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 10.7209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7730 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8823 to the December average rate of 11.3509, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 13.4939 was up 24.02% compared to the 2010 peak of 10.8805, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67,470 UGX
2010 Average 50,613 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 53,604 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,865.22 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

13.3200
10.6606
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 11.1103, compared to 12.4214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 1.4077 UGX (High: 13.4939 / Low: 12.0862). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1424 UGX (High: 11.2164 / Low: 11.0740).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.4077
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1424

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 1.0479 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0479

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 13.0911) against the same month in 2010 (average: 10.5499), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5412 (+24.09%).

2011 Avg (October) 13.0911
2010 Avg (October) 10.5499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.1464 10.7209 10.8823
February 11.1298 10.7498 10.9485
March 11.3141 11.0228 11.1757
April 11.1410 10.8792 11.0639
May 11.2164 11.0740 11.1521
June 12.4342 11.1557 11.4396
July 12.2494 11.8010 12.0590
August 13.2568 12.2507 12.8857
September 13.4023 12.9083 13.0984
October 13.4939 12.0862 13.0911
November 12.2946 11.6851 12.0432
December 11.8930 10.8735 11.3509