2012 ARS to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 ARS to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the ARS to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 590.7543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 531.3868.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.3675 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 558.5396 to the December average rate of 547.9808, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 590.7543 was down 13.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 685.5224, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
ARS 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 557.9377, compared to 544.2726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.6651 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 40.7532 UGX (High: 576.6472 / Low: 535.8940). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2149 UGX (High: 573.2945 / Low: 566.0796).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 21.2873 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 569.8923) against the same month in 2011 (average: 594.4299), the exchange rate shifted by -24.5376 (-4.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 576.6472 | 535.8940 | 558.5396 |
| February | 561.6359 | 531.3868 | 537.2523 |
| March | 590.7543 | 563.2336 | 569.8923 |
| April | 573.2945 | 566.0796 | 569.4536 |
| May | 568.9862 | 553.9906 | 557.5009 |
| June | 561.5375 | 547.7693 | 554.9873 |
| July | 549.4466 | 541.3594 | 544.2551 |
| August | 546.1657 | 537.3940 | 541.2795 |
| September | 544.9167 | 534.8180 | 539.0597 |
| October | 551.7365 | 541.4704 | 546.4876 |
| November | 557.9111 | 541.2004 | 546.5731 |
| December | 556.1200 | 540.6604 | 547.9808 |