YEARLY HIGH
33.7104 UGX
YEARLY LOW
27.4267 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.5900 UGX

2012 BDT to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 33.7104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 27.4267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2837 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.9843 to the December average rate of 33.0933, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 33.7104 was down 12.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 38.4442, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 168,552 UGX
2011 Average 170,377 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 137,134 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,418.62 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

33.5925
27.6015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 29.7593, compared to 31.4207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6614 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.7593
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.4207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 2.8407 UGX (High: 30.3161 / Low: 27.4754). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3347 UGX (High: 30.3999 / Low: 30.0652).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.8407
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3347

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 0.8836 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8836

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 33.0933) against the same month in 2011 (average: 31.2820), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8112 (+5.79%).

2012 Avg (December) 33.0933
2011 Avg (December) 31.2820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.3161 27.4754 28.9843
February 29.9485 27.4267 28.1008
March 31.3491 29.8726 30.3255
April 30.7605 30.2731 30.5580
May 30.6164 29.8876 30.2520
June 30.5887 30.1005 30.3350
July 30.3999 30.0652 30.2155
August 30.9988 30.3626 30.5542
September 31.2016 30.5529 30.7793
October 31.9996 31.3055 31.7156
November 33.1181 31.6314 32.1663
December 33.7104 32.8612 33.0933