YEARLY HIGH
54.2239 UGX
YEARLY LOW
46.9237 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.0766 UGX

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 271,119 UGX
2011 Average 285,393 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 234,618 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,501.17 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

52.6727
48.1335
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.1198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.0334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.0274
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7826

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (January) 52.2944
2011 Avg (January) 54.1375

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