YEARLY HIGH
590.7543 UGX
YEARLY LOW
531.3868 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
551.1052 UGX

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,953,771 UGX
2011 Average 3,056,781 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 2,656,934 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 296,837.50 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

573.1563
533.9884
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 557.9377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 544.2726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±40.7532
April Spread (Stable) ±7.2149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.2873

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (March) 569.8923
2011 Avg (March) 594.4299

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