YEARLY HIGH
51.7913 UGX
YEARLY LOW
43.2056 UGX
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.5850 UGX

2012 BTN to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 51.7913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 43.2056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5857 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.1149 to the December average rate of 48.9060, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 51.7913 was down 16.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 61.7053, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 258,956 UGX
2011 Average 271,121 UGX
Yearly Trough Low 216,028 UGX
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,928.42 UGX purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

49.7815
43.9314
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 47.0406, compared to 48.1294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0887 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.0406
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.1294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 4.9127 UGX (High: 51.1006 / Low: 46.1879). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1710 UGX (High: 49.1489 / Low: 47.9779).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.9127
August Spread (Stable) ±1.1710

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 2.8179 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 48.7480) against the same month in 2011 (average: 56.9028), the exchange rate shifted by -8.1548 (-14.33%).

2012 Avg (October) 48.7480
2011 Avg (October) 56.9028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.8093 45.9386 47.1149
February 48.9482 46.7242 47.4052
March 51.4213 48.5828 49.2940
April 49.5165 47.6231 48.4144
May 47.6272 44.2933 45.5965
June 45.0600 43.2056 44.4189
July 48.3808 44.3014 46.3570
August 49.1489 47.9779 48.4664
September 51.1006 46.1879 48.5026
October 51.7913 47.9481 48.7480
November 49.1232 47.3837 47.7962
December 49.7440 48.1308 48.9060