2012 BOB to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BOB to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BOB to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 385.9745. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 334.8596.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.1149 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 349.8808 to the December average rate of 382.5928, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 385.9745 was down 7.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 416.7131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
BOB to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 354.7444, compared to 366.6043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.8599 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 24.1305 UGX (High: 360.2264 / Low: 336.0959). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0803 UGX (High: 357.3575 / Low: 353.2772).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 11.2393 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 382.5928) against the same month in 2011 (average: 355.5150), the exchange rate shifted by +27.0778 (+7.62%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 360.2264 | 336.0959 | 349.8808 |
| February | 355.6305 | 334.8596 | 338.6415 |
| March | 371.9107 | 354.1542 | 359.5733 |
| April | 365.5294 | 359.1428 | 363.0217 |
| May | 364.5724 | 354.7427 | 358.8314 |
| June | 361.4712 | 354.8506 | 358.5176 |
| July | 357.3575 | 353.2772 | 354.8677 |
| August | 361.3607 | 355.1596 | 357.0477 |
| September | 365.7577 | 358.1205 | 360.6638 |
| October | 371.9384 | 366.2382 | 369.5649 |
| November | 385.4288 | 369.0878 | 374.8888 |
| December | 385.9745 | 379.0513 | 382.5928 |