YEARLY HIGH
1812.9458 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1529.0166 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1645.4058 UGX

2012 BGN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1812.9458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 1529.0166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 283.9292 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1589.5610 to the December average rate of 1792.1639, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1812.9458 was down 13.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 2088.8721, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,064,729 UGX
2011 Average 8,984,571 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 7,645,083 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,419,646.02 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1815.8809
1531.2765
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 1622.4942, compared to 1668.3174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 45.8232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1622.4942
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1668.3174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 140.5728 UGX (High: 1678.9100 / Low: 1538.3372). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 33.0961 UGX (High: 1812.9458 / Low: 1779.8498).

February Spread (Volatile) ±140.5728
December Spread (Stable) ±33.0961

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 59.5527 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -59.5527

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1792.1639) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1651.0721), the exchange rate shifted by +141.0918 (+8.55%).

2012 Avg (December) 1792.1639
2011 Avg (December) 1651.0721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1637.9482 1559.7249 1589.5610
February 1678.9100 1538.3372 1577.2866
March 1729.4849 1641.5700 1673.6677
April 1706.4859 1657.7303 1682.3720
May 1693.6081 1581.2916 1622.8193
June 1611.9195 1568.6588 1589.2588
July 1597.3566 1529.0166 1554.9935
August 1617.9532 1555.7686 1578.7597
September 1685.7907 1614.3840 1653.5765
October 1730.6113 1685.6378 1712.4123
November 1788.2742 1686.6311 1717.9988
December 1812.9458 1779.8498 1792.1639