YEARLY HIGH
1507.5351 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1290.5517 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1398.9838 UGX

2012 AWG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AWG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 1507.5351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 1290.5517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 216.9834 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1347.4833 to the December average rate of 1493.3656, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1507.5351 was down 6.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 1611.5594, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,537,675 UGX
2011 Average 7,051,195 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 6,452,758 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,084,916.95 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1512.2451
1285.6910
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 1368.1631, compared to 1429.8044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 61.6413 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1368.1631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1429.8044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 87.3952 UGX (High: 1385.4358 / Low: 1298.0407). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.9236 UGX (High: 1387.9280 / Low: 1377.0044).

January Spread (Volatile) ±87.3952
July Spread (Stable) ±10.9236

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 42.9128 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -42.9128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1493.3656) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1369.3170), the exchange rate shifted by +124.0486 (+9.06%).

2012 Avg (December) 1493.3656
2011 Avg (December) 1369.3170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1385.4358 1298.0407 1347.4833
February 1368.0109 1290.5517 1304.5705
March 1430.6415 1367.2051 1386.4147
April 1405.7468 1385.5156 1397.7531
May 1402.1953 1368.1036 1384.3933
June 1401.8748 1377.9556 1388.3638
July 1387.9280 1377.0044 1382.3143
August 1408.3532 1383.1150 1392.4561
September 1428.7229 1392.8568 1405.1997
October 1451.5416 1422.1446 1441.8555
November 1505.5499 1442.0592 1463.6354
December 1507.5351 1480.6566 1493.3656