2012 AFN to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 AFN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the AFN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 54.2239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 46.9237.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3002 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.2944 to the December average rate of 51.9306, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 54.2239 was down 18.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 66.3990, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
AFN to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 51.1198, compared to 51.0334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0864 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 4.0274 UGX (High: 54.2239 / Low: 50.1965). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4106 UGX (High: 51.4250 / Low: 51.0144).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.7826 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 52.2944) against the same month in 2011 (average: 54.1375), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8431 (-3.40%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54.2239 | 50.1965 | 52.2944 |
| February | 50.6570 | 46.9237 | 48.5118 |
| March | 52.9978 | 49.8164 | 51.3153 |
| April | 52.1920 | 51.3649 | 51.8157 |
| May | 51.9286 | 50.7404 | 51.2940 |
| June | 51.9186 | 51.1257 | 51.4879 |
| July | 51.4250 | 51.0144 | 51.2348 |
| August | 52.1380 | 51.2943 | 51.5508 |
| September | 52.0291 | 49.9627 | 51.1138 |
| October | 50.5788 | 49.9865 | 50.2082 |
| November | 51.9280 | 49.0488 | 50.1622 |
| December | 53.0167 | 51.2668 | 51.9306 |