YEARLY HIGH
1478.8256 UGX
YEARLY LOW
1185.3506 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
1285.4991 UGX

2012 BRL to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 1478.8256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 1185.3506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 293.4750 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1347.3996 to the December average rate of 1284.8735, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1478.8256 was down 16.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 1769.6123, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 36,970,639 UGX
2011 Average 37,795,730 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 29,633,765 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,336,874.40 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1402.8392
1197.2311
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 1318.1505, compared to 1252.8476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 65.3029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1318.1505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1252.8476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 126.5632 UGX (High: 1478.8256 / Low: 1352.2623). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.4232 UGX (High: 1280.6050 / Low: 1260.1817).

March Spread (Volatile) ±126.5632
October Spread (Stable) ±20.4232

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 98.6962 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -98.6962

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1385.7052) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1445.7776), the exchange rate shifted by -60.0724 (-4.16%).

2012 Avg (March) 1385.7052
2011 Avg (March) 1445.7776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1365.2198 1318.5316 1347.3996
February 1422.1748 1337.7942 1357.6063
March 1478.8256 1352.2623 1385.7052
April 1373.7988 1327.2889 1351.2617
May 1320.9474 1201.3642 1252.5655
June 1234.6326 1185.3506 1214.3651
July 1243.8382 1209.1618 1220.2778
August 1247.0942 1217.0669 1229.8885
September 1263.5993 1229.3947 1241.6777
October 1280.6050 1260.1817 1271.7098
November 1292.7443 1253.4112 1268.6585
December 1311.8463 1254.5619 1284.8735