2012 BAM to UGX Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1812.6108 UGX

YEARLY LOW

1528.9617 UGX

YEARLY AVERAGE

1645.3369 UGX

2012 BAM to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1812.6108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 1528.9617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 283.6490 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1589.6233 to the December average rate of 1790.7738, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1812.6108 was down 13.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 2087.7030, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,063,054 UGX

2011 Average 8,978,030 UGX

Yearly Trough Low 7,644,809 UGX

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,418,245.19 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1814.3980

1530.9071

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 1622.7106, compared to 1667.9631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 45.2525 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1622.7106

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1667.9631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 129.6472 UGX (High: 1674.6511 / Low: 1545.0039). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 33.4365 UGX (High: 1812.6108 / Low: 1779.1743).

February Spread (Volatile) ±129.6472

December Spread (Stable) ±33.4365

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 61.7670 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -61.7670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1790.7738) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1650.8747), the exchange rate shifted by +139.8991 (+8.47%).

2012 Avg (December) 1790.7738

2011 Avg (December) 1650.8747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1639.3829	1558.4822	1589.6233
February	1674.6511	1545.0039	1577.7100
March	1728.8439	1642.1515	1674.3462
April	1703.5502	1657.3751	1682.3693
May	1695.5245	1576.1876	1620.6023
June	1613.8478	1569.5421	1591.6127
July	1595.4966	1528.9617	1554.5313
August	1617.8224	1555.0163	1578.6183
September	1680.7760	1613.5780	1654.5529
October	1726.7331	1685.5446	1711.6839
November	1784.4259	1687.2108	1717.6186
December	1812.6108	1779.1743	1790.7738